Rural nursing offers something special — the opportunity to know the people you care for, become part of the community and see the difference your work makes. Wide Bay HHS is looking for motivated Registered Nurses to join our teams across the North Burnett and surrounding communities. With opportunities available in Biggenden, Childers, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Gin Gin, Monto and Mundubbera, this is your chance to build a rewarding career while becoming an important part of a local community.

Job details

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

Your opportunity: 

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical and patient-centred care within the Rural Hospitals and Multipurpose Health Services of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS), supporting the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice.

Several Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable). We also have multiple Temporary Full Time and Part Time Contracts and Casual positions available.

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 salary between $3,365.00 - $4316.20 p.f. (TFT) or salary rates between $44.28 - $56.79 p.h. (PPT/TPT), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (Several Permanent Part Time Positions, hours negotiable, multiple Temporary Full Time and Part Time Contracts and Casual positions available). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2608WB690326

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to rural living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Rural Wide Bay   

The Wide Bay is a diverse and beautiful region in Queensland, Australia and is known for its wide-open spaces, subtropical temperatures, strong community spirit and relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. In the countryside you will find friendly towns, scenic farming land, rugged mountain ranges and National Parks. The many lakes, rivers and dams provide the perfect waterside location for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing and water sports. The Wide Bay has hundreds of kilometres of back roads and tracks, perfect for horse riding, trailbikes and four-wheel driving. The region is full of sugar cane, avocadoes, macadamias, citrus and vegetable crops and rolling hills of grazing cattle.  

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.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2608WB690326 RD (PDF)