Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Esk Hospital Team!

Esk is a quaint country town, nestled under the magnificent Glenn Rock. Esk boasts some great attractions, including the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, award winning cafes and Somerset Dam and Lake Wivenhoe just down the road. If you are looking at more extreme activities, skydiving is in the next town over. Come and be part of our wonderful team while still enjoying the lifestyle that you want.

• Multiple temporary full-time opportunities for up to 6 months

Job details

About the role

The Esk Health Service operates a seven day Emergency and inpatient service 24 hours a day and has outpatient visiting services Monday-Friday. Esk Health Service is a 15 bed facility with 4 emergency department beds. Esk Health service provides health care to an area of approximately 4000km2 within the Somerset Region. The organisation provides a range of services including Emergency, Medical, Post-Operative, Interim Care, Transitional Care, Palliative Care, Physiotherapy and Rural Adult Community Health.

Several other services such as Child Health, Podiatry, Renal clinic, Cardiology, Hearing Services, Drug & Alcohol and Integrated Mental Health, both Adult, Child and Adolescent, visit on a regular basis. The provision of these services is supported by specialist and Allied Health staff from other areas of West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. Other services such as Paediatric Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists can be accessed on a need's basis

The registered nurse supports excellence in nursing care and patient outcomes, is a competent clinician who provides nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising access to care services. The registered nurse works in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide person and family centred, quality, safe patient care.   

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Contemporary clinical knowledge in the area of RURAL nursing, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations while providing support to other team members. 
• Ability to provide patient and family centred care to the patient using best practice and within the standard of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to provide patient and family centred care to the patient using best practice and within the standard of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
• Ability to communicate to a high standard effectively and engage with members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives and visitors whilst displaying a high level of professional nursing care.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and contribution to quality improvement processes.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• WM649276_07 Registered Nurse Esk_RD (PDF, 215KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants