specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our vision is to lead life-changing care for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. We do this through world-class care, research, advocacy and leadership, and collaborating with our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality person-centred care. What we offer

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About the Team

Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine (MINM) is part of the Division of Critical Care and provides 24 hour service to children in emergency, inpatients and operating theatres. We provide a children's outpatient service during normal business hours, Monday to Friday. Nursing support is provided Monday to Friday 7:00am to 7:30pm, and Saturdays 7:30am-5:30pm

MINM provides a range of services to help diagnose, monitor and treat children suffering from disease or injury. These include:

• X-ray radiography
• Ultrasound (US)
• Digital fluoroscopy (DF)
• Interventional Radiography (IR)
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
• Outpatient and inpatient pre and post anaesthetic care.

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine delivers safe compassionate clinical care; working collaboratively with the Healthcare team to achieve best practice patient outcomes. The RN engages in reflective, analytical practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct person-centred care. The RN continually improves their skills and knowledge developing from graduate to highly skilled Registered Nurse. Skills in Interventional Radiology and/or Neurointerventional Radiology will be highly regarded.

Autonomy

• Practice independently and interdependently.
• Assume accountability and responsibility for their 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 experienced practitioner.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• PD - 688466 - Registered Nurse (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)