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Registered Nurse Child and Family
Charleville and Roma
Are you a Registered Nurse with experience or specialised interest in child health services and looking for a rural and remote experience? Then this opportunity is for you!
South West Hospital and Health Service have an exciting opportunity for you to live in South West Queensland and provide child health services in South West Hospital and Health Service working within the Primary and Community Care Team in either Roma or Charleville.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW684970 |
| Closing date | 22-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sallyanne Jackson |
| Contact details | 0427 738 516 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
The Registered Nurse must provide compassionate person centred nursing care within the rural/remote context. This position will be involved in the delivery of Putting Queensland Kids First initiatives including involvement in sustained home visiting, immunisations and childhood screening including vision and hearing.
Prior work experience within the child and paediatric health area, or additional qualifications or post graduate studies within this area is highly desirable.
We have a position available in Roma and Charleville.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Charleville is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:
- An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
- Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
- Additional annual leave per annum!
Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
- Grow your career in South West's highly skilled and diverse team!
- Outback sunsets and friendly country community vibes!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld
Take a look at what Roma has to offer! www.romaqueensland.com.au
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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