Clinical Nurse - Hyperbaric Medicine Unit

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the team within the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit on a Fixed Term Temporary part-time basis 48 hours per fortnight ASAP up to 05.01.2025 sitting within the Surgical Service Group.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV565844
Closing date 31-May-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration ASAP up to 05/01/2025
Contact person Richard Turk
Contact details 07 4433 2094
Access theThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.Our purpose is `great care every day'.About your opportunityFixed Term Temporary part-time / 48 hours p.f. / ASAP up to 05.01.2025The role of the Clinical Nurse is to provide direct clinical skills and clinical expertise within the unit, including involvement in quality improvement activities, research and unit rostering.The Clinical Nurse provides support and education to nursing staff within the Hyperbaric Unit in all aspects of hyperbaric nursing and to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.The Hyperbaric Medicine Unit provides Hyperbaric treatment for emergency, acute and chronic conditions to the Townsville hospital and Health Service and surrounding region.What we are looking for?:

• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills within the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in identified clinical field.
• Ability to provide clinical education and support and demonstrate own ongoing professional development.
• Ability to pass and maintain “Fitness to Dive”

Generous remuneration package value up to $83,550 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a required qualification for this position.
• Must posses a Certificate in Hyperbaric Nursing.
• Must meet 'Fitness to Dive' in accordance with 'Work in compressed air and hyperbaric facilities 4774. Part 2 Hyperbaric oxygen facilities'
• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Hyperbaric nursing and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
• Appointees will be required to work Standard shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Appointees will be required to participate in an on-call roster covering 7 days a week
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Why make the change?Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier ReefTownsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsApplication KitJob search

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