Clinical Nurse Emergency

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse to join our Emergency Team in Roma, Western QLD.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse practices autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to provide nursing services within a rural / remote health service setting. The Clinical Nurse Emergency Department will apply a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skills in providing complex nursing care in Emergency nursing.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research. The Clinical Nurse assumes responsibility for professional leadership on the ward, service or unit and applies critical thinking across all the domains.

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.

Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.  

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.

• Generous leave loading rates!
• Outback sunsets and friendly country community vibes!
• Make a positive difference to members of our community!

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health – Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. See link - Queensland Health - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

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 Roma has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/roma/ ( https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/roma/ )  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/roma-qld ( https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/roma-qld )

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/ ( https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/ )