Exciting opportunities are currently available for experienced Enrolled Nurses to join the Rural Nursing Team at the Eidsvold, Biggenden, Childers, Mundubbera Multipurpose Health Services, Gayndah, Monto Health Services and Gin Gin Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 225,000 residents including several rural communities.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move within Queensland intrastate (from Qld within MM1 to MM3) or to Queensland from interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $70,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme

Your opportunity: 

• The Enrolled Nurse (EN) practices under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) providing clinical and patient-centred care within the Rural Hospitals and Multipurpose Health Services of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS). The EN utilises their knowledge, skill and competence to effectively develop, provide and evaluate patient care, whilst maintaining regular communication and assistance from the RN.

Several Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) and Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable). We also have multiple Temporary Full Time and Part Time Contracts and Casual positions available.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

From 9^th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB).  For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $86,258 p.a., comprising salary between $71,234 - $75,602 p.a. (f/t) or salary between $35.93 - $38.13 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 3) (Several Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f. and Permanent Part Time Positions, hours negotiable, multiple Temporary Full Time and Part Time Contracts and Casual positions available). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2410WB597352

Other benefits include: 

• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Rural Wide Bay   

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline (PDF, 330KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2410WB597352 RD (Word, 1.64MB)
  Role Description