An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to join our Public Health Unit at Maroochydore Community Health. Public Health services focus on managing the risks and protective factors that impact the health of the community. The primary objectives of Public Health include safeguarding health, preventing illness and injury, and promoting overall well-being.

Job details

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Work with public health databases to collect, analyse, and generate reports, ensuring data is used effectively for the role.
• Management of cold chain breaches, immunisation schedules and catch ups, including overseas vaccine schedules.
• Respond to Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) and Vaccine Administration Errors (VAEs), providing guidance to clinicians, parents, and patients.
• Support the School Immunisation Program under the leadership of the Public Health Nurse.

Temporary, full time position for 10 months until 30 June 2026
Remuneration value up to $10 991 p.m., comprising salary between $4 138.10 - $4 431.10 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6(1) (temporary position available for three months). Applications will remain current the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.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.

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Documents

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

• RD - SC657580 (PDF, 500KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants