Make a real impact where it matters most – join the Cardiology Services as a Clinical Nurse (Cath Lab). Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will be a major contributor to the quality of nursing care and flow of patients through the laboratory.

Job details

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About us:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) provide a level 5 Cardiology Service as classified by the Clinical Services Capabilities Framework. The service delivers interventional and non- interventional inpatient and outpatient services for patients located in both the CHHHS and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS).

About you:

In your new role you will:

• Promote cooperation, teamwork and understanding in undertaking generalist and/or specialist nursing practices for effective health outcomes for patients undertaking cardiovascular procedures, including but not limited to Angiography, Patent Foramen Ovale closures, Electrophysiology studies and Device insertions.
• Practice collaboratively and provide clinical leadership within the interdisciplinary health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
• Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education, and research in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and other Clinical nurses.
• Use effective communication skills to influence and convince others in a mature, confident manner to achieve positive client outcomes, including providing informant and/or advice on clinical issues within the RN scope of practice.

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.

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.

• CAH675497 Role Description (PDF)
  
  CHHHS Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF)