Registered Nurse , Queensland Health

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a change of scenery? Emerald Hospital is the perfect location for you to settle into!
Our hospital: Emerald Hospital to be the Central Highlands hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and some surgical services. We will invest in Telehealth technology to provide local access to services wherever possible. We provide a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region.
The location: Emerald is a rural town located in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia., a short 270kms from Rockhampton City, the town boasts year-round events such as the Gemfields Festival, Gala in the Garden, Emerald 100 Race Day plus the iconic Derby Day just to name a few.
Your next chapter awaits!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CH4B546040
Closing date 11-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Hours Negotiable
Contact person Julieanne Millson
Contact details (07) 4987 9555
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About us:
Emerald Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region. Our vision, in our is for Emerald Hospital to be the Central Highlands hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and some surgical services. We will invest in Telehealth technology to provide local access to services wherever possible.
The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 28 bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care.
About the role:
Purpose

• It is the purpose of this role to demonstrate nursing competence in the provision of nursing care to inpatients and outpatients whilst in the department.
• Undertake delegated and delegate activities while assuming individual accountability for actions within the position and context of practice.
• The purpose of the role of Registered Nurse (RN) for Central Queensland (CQ) Health is to provide holistic person-centred care and practice within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• The Registered Nurse provides and evaluates contemporary evidence-based nursing care in alignment with accepted standards CQ Health guidelines and policies.

About you:
To be successful in this role you must have current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $117,580 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $40.51 - $51.97 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4B546040
Applications close: Monday, 11 March 2024
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Documents
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Role Description
Application Kit