An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Clinical Nurse or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - Senior (Aged Care Assessor Holiday Reliever) to join the Aged Care Assessment Team, Integrated Care Services at the Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Maryborough Hospitals within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Wide Bay area is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of Queensland. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 225,000 residents including several rural communities.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Aged Care Assessor within the Wide Bay Aged Care Assessment Team is required to work within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical assessment services to clients through the use of high level clinical skills, knowledge and experience and highly effective communication. The position works within an integrated hospital/community Aged Care Service across the Service Area in order to assess clients to access appropriate support services and/or residential care.
• This position reports professionally to the relevant Professional Lead and operationally to the Aged Care Assessment Team Leader, Integrated Care, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (HP4) or competitive remuneration package value up to $135,856 p.a., comprising salary between $111,198 - $119,071 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 (1)), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)/HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2512WB672044

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast  

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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.

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  H2512WB672044 - RD (PDF)