Clinical Nurse School Based Youth

Australian College of Nursing; St George; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian College of Nursing is seeking a School Based Youth Health Nurse to contribute to illness and injury prevention for State Secondary School students in rural Queensland. You will help establish and deliver health optimisation programs, provide health information, brief health interventions and referrals within a primary care framework.

This role offers a chance to work in a community with open spaces, diverse industries and a strong sense of community, coordinating with South West

Job description

Your opportunity

This is your opportunity to contribute to the prevention of illness and injury in young people through the establishment and delivery of health optimisation programs and the provision of health information, brief health intervention and referral for State Secondary School students. Utilising primary health care strategies, the School Based Youth Health Nurse supports the health and well-being of school students and the broader school community.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
• Live and work in a charming rural community!
• A unique opportunity to support this rural community whilst growing your skills and career!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.