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CAH659254 Dual Registered Nurse/Midwife (Paediatric), Mareeba Hospital, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Mareeba
An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Mareeba Hospital team as a Dual Registered Nurse/Midwife
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-part-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH659254 |
| Closing date | 26-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Danielle Cahill |
| Contact details | 0740929364 Access the National Relay Service |
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your role:
A Midwife Grade 5 (Registered Midwife) is a Registered Midwife who is:
- Responsible and accountable professional who works in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct births on the registered midwife's own responsibility and to provide care for the newborn.
- Demonstrates evidence of increasing autonomy and exercises greater levels of professional judgement in the clinical environment as the employee moves from beginning to experienced practitioner.
A Nurse Grade 5 (Registered Nurse) is a
Registered Nurse who:
- Practises independently and interdependently.
- Assumes accountability and responsibility for own actions and delegation of care to enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing and healthcare workers.
- Demonstrates evidence of increasing autonomy and exercises greater levels of professional judgement in the clinical environment as the employee moves from a beginning to an experienced practitioner.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
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. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
