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Remote Area Flexible Agreement – 6 weeks in community, 6 weeks approved time away - Temporary Full Time nursing position available for a 12 month temporary contract.  

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Sharyn Everett, 0427 645 437 or for Queensland Health staff, TEAMS Sharyn. We would love to hear from you and discuss the role and the Torres and Cape Remote Area Flexible Agreement with you.

Tell me more... We are introducing the Remote Area Flexible Agreement to trial sites within Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

We are looking for Queensland based nurses who are looking for a worklife balance option to work remotely in Community on a remote area flexible agreement. We are currently trialling 6 weeks in community and 6 weeks approved time away (at home).

70% of Torres and Cape HHS patients identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. We strongly encourage Queensland based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses to apply for this flexible arrangement as better patient outcomes are achieved with cultural experience and knowledge.

These temporary Remote Area Flexible Agreement positions are available at Saibai and Boigu Islands. When working at Saibai and Boigu, you will work within the Torres Model of Care where your operational line managers are Senior Indigenous Health Workers and your professional lead is the Assistant Director of Nursing.

Travel and accommodation is part of the Agreement!

For more information, a Remote Area Flexible Agreement information sheet is attached (to be read with the role description) and we're happy to answer any questions you have as this is a new workforce initiative for Queensland Health, and you may have some questions 😊

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 in relocation benefits. Please refer to the guideline located on the Attraction Incentives website to view eligibility and conditions.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Refer to the Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service  
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world!
• Relocation and accommodation incentives
• Remote locality allowance
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) - RANIP Professional Development Leave and Isolation Bonus (pro-rata) is part of the Remote Area Flexible Working Agreement!

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map / Cape York geographical map
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

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

• Remote Area Flexibility Agreement_Final Version endorsed NaMIG.v2 (002) (PDF, 420KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RANIP Recruitment Flyer_RAFA Aug 2024 (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  4 TCHHS Nursing & Midwifery Booklet (PDF, 3.85MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  TC603582_Role Description (PDF, 459KB)
  Role Description