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Form of workAn exciting opportunity currently exists for a Clinical Nurse to join the Yarrabah Emergency Services team. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic, and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
You are a qualified Clinical Nurse with demonstrated ability to lead with confidence and integrity, demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality service with the primary focus on achievement of organisational goals for the good of others. You are confident to provide leadership, precept staff and contribute to professional nursing practice and have the ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
Your opportunity:
The Clinical Nurse is required to deliver direct nursing care at an advanced level, within a specific area of expertise whilst providing support and education to other team members in this unit. This position is responsible for a specific client population while providing support and direction to Registered Nurse and other non-registered nursing personnel.
Your role:
- Influence and promote high standards of clinical practice within a multidisciplinary team.
- Promote cooperation, teamwork and understanding in undertaking generalist and specialist nursing practices for effective health outcomes.
- Practice collaboratively and provide clinical leadership within the interdisciplinary health care team to promote the safety, security, and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
- Accountable for planning, provision and communication of nursing practice including the evaluation and required revision of practice, for staff and client safety across a shift.
- Provide effective and efficient clinical care in an emergency setting and work in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Director of Nursing, and Medical Officers to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland )
