The Remote Area Nurse - Clinical Nurse or CNC for the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is to provide comprehensive Primary Health Care in the remote centre of Napranum. The primary responsibilities of these roles are to provide care that is appropriate and accessible to members of the public. This is assisted by close, productive and welcoming relationships with community members as well as visiting health service.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC456981
Closing date 09-Dec-2022
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Contact person Lucynda Maskell
Contact details 40823500
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The Clinical Nurse (CN) is to assist in the provision of comprehensive Primary Health Care and Acute Care services to the communities of the Southern PHCCs.
The primary responsibilities of these roles are to provide care that is appropriate and accessible to members of the public. This is assisted by close, productive and welcoming relationships with community members as well as visiting health service stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including Health and Hospitals Network Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice in the application of evidenced based clinical management, diagnostic investigation and pharmacological management of patients in TCHHS.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with hospital and community health providers within the Torres Cape Hospital and Health Service and beyond.
- Base comprising salary between $96,909 - $103,768 p.a
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
- Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
- Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
- Great support team
- Professional development
- Accmodation provided
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and/or registration/endorsement with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to commencement of clinical duties. Current registration with the Australian Health Practice Registration Authority (APHRA) as a registered nurse and current practising certificate is mandatory.
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