At Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by values shaped by our staff, patients and community, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and improving health outcomes through genuine community partnership. Serving a diverse region across more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities, we provide a broad range of services close to home, offering rewarding career opportunities where you can make a real difference while enjoying the unique lifestyle of Far North Queensland.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will…

• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical services (including tele-triage, tele-health assessments, generic and profession specific biopsychosocial mental health assessment, treatment, investigation, diagnosis and client management) child and youth consumers in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
• Undertake clinical governance activities, such as the development of clinical practices, procedures and guidelines that support the continuum of care.
• Take a leadership role in initiating, planning and evaluating quality activities, evidence based practice, clinical research programs and local service improvement activities as delegated.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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