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Fit Testing Coordinator (Clinical Nurse) - Workplace Health and Safety
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/648119 |
| Closing date | 27-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Katie Jenkins |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6824 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Workplace Health and Safety at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Fit Testing Coordinator (Clinical Nurse) to join their team on a temporary basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The role will provide and operational oversight of the continued implementation of quantitative fit testing and fit checking to ensure staff exposed to the highest risk of transmission are adequately protected. The role will be accountable for implementation, coordination, education, and delivery of testing across the MHHS. The fit testing program includes fit testing in accordance with the Australian Standard, statewide direction, and the development of new and sustainable processes for conducting fit testing of P2/N95 masks and reusable masks for relevant healthcare staff.
The Clinical Nurse provides nursing services within the health service settings; and is responsible for the portfolio of Fit Testing and Fit Checking. The activities are predominantly clinical in nature.
About the Team
The Work Health and Safety Unit provides work health and safety advisory, support, investigation, audit and assessment services to MHHS service groups, business units and facilities across MHHS. The Work Health and Safety Unit is within the People and Culture Division supporting safety and wellbeing initiatives.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description (PDF, 2.62MB)
Role Description
