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Form of workAn exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Clinical Nurse (Case Manager) to join the Integrated Care Rehabilitation Services Team at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Wide Bay area is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of Queensland. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 200,000 residents including several rural communities.
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )
Your opportunity:
- To provide expert clinical and patient-centred care within Integrated Care Rehabilitation Services by supporting the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice.
- The Transition Care Program is an exciting jointly funded initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing and Queensland Health, offering time-limited and goal oriented flexible rehabilitation care packages to older persons who have had a recent acute or sub-acute hospital admission and live within the Wide Bay Health Service region. It is aimed at older clients, but age alone is not an eligibility criteria.
- The position of Clinical Nurse (Case Manager) will have responsibility for the assessing, care planning, provision of nursing care, coordinating and monitoring of allocated clients within the Transition Care Program. It also involves case management leadership and partnership working with Non-Government Organisations and external service providers who provide care and therapy to Transition Care clients.
We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.
Find out more in the Role Description.
You will receive competitive salary rates between $52.86 - $56.61 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Permanent Part Time, 8 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2401WB538750.
Other benefits include:
- Fantastic salary sacrificing ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast ( https://tinyurl.com/y9akq67d ), known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island ( https://tinyurl.com/ybbbdrms ), the location of incredible whale watching ( https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/whales-hervey-bay/ ) encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough ( https://tinyurl.com/yalscytm ).
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. If you have difficulty viewing this role description in .pdf format, please contact Wide Bay Recruitment at ***************@health.qld.gov.au ( mailto:***************@health.qld.gov.au )
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