Are you a registered nurse looking for a rural and remote experience? Then Augathella could be your next nursing adventure.

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team at Augathella, Western Qld.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

The Registered Nurse, Augathella Western Qld, must provide compassionate person-centred nursing care within the rural/remote context. Successful Registered Nurse's must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.

Your role will involve a roster pattern on shift work. There will be occasions that you will be required to cover clinical on call after hours. 

Augathella, Western Qld, is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Steeped in history, Augathella is located 742kms west of Brisbane and is sure to be the home away from home you are looking for. It's a place where the pace of life slows down and you can really connect with the locals. They have the time and they certainly have  plenty of stories.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
• We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle!
• The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Augathella has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/augathella/

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SW660363 RD (PDF, 440KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants