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SalaryThe role
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, Communicable Diseases Management Unit, you will:
- Demonstrate an advanced level of decision-making in Public Health
- Take responsibility for effectively coordinating, actioning and managing strategic policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of communicable disease threats of Public Health significance
- Develop, deliver and evaluate Public Health projects through to completion.
- Review project performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Use a high level of nursing knowledge and skill in the gathering, synthesis, systematic analysis and application of evidence, theory and judgement in planning, implementing and evaluating complex and innovative state-wide Public Health nursing interventions
- Provide expert Public Health nursing advice, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing Communicable Diseases Management Unit and Communicable Diseases Branch Senior
- Medical Officers, to the public and other stakeholders on a broad range of communicable disease issues
- Actively participate in and contribute to the coordination and/or management of outbreaks or incidents of state-wide significance.
For a full list of responisbilites please see attached role description.
The successful person
You will have:
- Specialised Public Health nursing knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the prevention and control of communicable diseases of Public Health significance.
- Ability to facilitate and contribute to the development and review of strategic policies, operational plans, procedures and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of communicable disease
- Capacity for coordinating, planning and preparedness across Queensland Health for the management of a major communicable disease threat.
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment, to communicate at a high level and to actively lead and contribute to high level technical and interagency guidelines, documents and working groups.
This position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse.
A postgraduate qualification in Public Health or working towards such a qualification would be desirable.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the Public Health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Prevention Division leads and sets the direction for improving the health of all Queenslanders through the prevention of disease, protection of health, and promotion of wellbeing.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
