South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team at Injune Multipurpose Health Service.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

The Registered Nurse must provide compassionate person-centred nursing care within the rural/remote context.

Successful Registered Nurses must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care. Your role will involve a roster pattern of shift work.

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.

Injune 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.

Situated on the foothills of the Carnarvon Ranges, Injune is relatively small in population, but this cattle, timber and coal seam gas producing district is renowned for its strong community spirit, country hospitality and breathtaking scenery. Injune MPHS is a 14 bed MPHS facility. We  pride ourselves on providing experiences that will allow you to embrace the challenge, autonomy, and the holistic nature of working rural remote community. 

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.

• Generous leave loading rates apply!
• Supportive workplaces to build your career!
• People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!

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 Injune has to offer! www.romarevealed.com.au/discover-the-region/towns/injune/ 

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.

• info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SW637603 RD (PDF, 316KB)
  Role Description