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Clinical Nurse Community Health
Richmond Multipurpose Health Service, Rural Hospitals Service Group, Richmond
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island; operating 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Richmond Multi-purpose Health Service is an acute facility that provides an accident and emergency service, a general medical/surgical ward, long-stay elder care and daily outpatient session.
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse to join the team on a fixed term temporary part-time basis, working 32 hours per fortnight, for 10 months.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV605757 |
| Closing date | 05-Dec-2024 |
| Job duration | TPT, 10 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Judy Brown |
| Contact details | 07 4741 6100 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are: Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse
Vacancy: Fixed term temporary part-time, 10 months, 32 hours per fortnight
Location: Richmond
The Clinical Nurse Community Health will coordinate services that are inclusive of visiting allied health, women's health and sexual health, paediatric services and oral health for the Richmond and surrounding district. The community nurse will provide community-based health care inclusive of child health and immunisation clinics and home visiting to promote, maintain and improve the health and well-being of the Richmond population by utilising holistic and comprehensive assessment practices to develop and implement care plans in consultation with key health care providers. The PHN deliver allied health services as per schedule.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (NG6-1)
- Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
- Rural and Remote Incentive Package (RANIP): Successful applicants to this position may be eligible for the Rural Area Nursing Incentive Package.
- Accommodation: On-site single staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant.
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Imagine the profound sense of freedom that comes from gazing across a land, gleaming in the sun, that is so vast and unique it spans from the plains of the downs region to the forest country's gidgee trees and the refreshing waters of Queensland's longest river. Discover why Richmond is frequently described as `an oasis in the Outback'.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Highly Desirable: Graduate certificate in Community Health and/or Child Health.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including NDIS or Aged Care screening.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquires are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Judy Brown on (07) 4741 6100.
Applications close: Thursday, 5 December 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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 from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Community Health) Richmond MPHS 30468175 (Word, 463KB)
Role Description
