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This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Permanent full time.
To provide a range of operational service functions to facilitate the delivery of a quality service to clients utilising the Dajarra Primary Health Care Clinic (PHCC) Team.
To be part of a team that actively contributes to patient safety by following the policies. Procedures and protocols of the North West Hospital and Health Service.
Have you considered the diverse career experience, financial benefits and lifestyle options on offer by taking on a role with the North West HHS?
- base salary ranges between $65,497 - $69,332 p.a. (OO3).
- 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer super contribution
are also available.
Position location:
Dajarra Primary Health Care Clinic, North West Hospital and Health Service, Queensland.
Dajarra is a predominantly Aboriginal community located approximately 155km southeast of Mount Isa, connected by a single laned bitumen road. It is serviced by a sealed fenced runway providing 24-hour aeromedical access to the community. The town has a roadhouse and a local pub both which provide fuel, accommodation and meals. There is a campdraft facility that hosts the annual Dajarra Campdraft and rodeo. Mount Isa is the closest town and is located about a 2-hour drive for groceries, shopping and metropolitan services. There is no public transport service.
Dajarra PHC operates a nurse practitioner led model of care with a focus on primary health care, community engagement and collaborative case management of clients with complex chronic conditions. The location of the clinic on a highway with tourist and industry through-put also requires management of episodic and emergency and trauma presentations, including operation of the Hospital Based Ambulance Service when required.
Role requirements
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant.
- VPD risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Tuberculosis.
- A 3-month period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Reeja Luthra 07 4748 4***
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Wednesday 17/04/2024.
