Clinical Nurse - Cairns

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Far North Queensland is seeking an experienced advanced practitioner to provide clinical care within the rehabilitation, GEMS and psychogeriatric specialty, ensuring safe and high-quality patient care.

You will provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate patient care activities at an advanced practitioner level, and undertake quality improvement and evidence-based practice as part of a dedicated portfolio.

Job description

COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECTAbout us:We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.About your opportunity:In this position you will...Provide advanced, effective and efficient clinical care within the rehabilitation, GEMS and psychogeriatric specialty, to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.Provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate patient care activities at an advanced practitioner level.Undertake quality improvement and evidence-based practice and participate in a dedicated portfolio.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.What we offer:Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.