Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)

Australian College of Nursing; Charleville; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An annual isolation bonus

Return airfares

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Australian College of Nursing is seeking an enrolled nurse to provide nursing services at Waroona Multipurpose Centre in Charleville, under supervision of registered nurses, delivering person-centred care in a remote health service.

This remote area offers a bush health career with unique challenges and rewards; Charleville features the RANIP site incentives such as annual isolation bonus, return airfares, and extra annual leave, with accommodation negotiable.

Job description

Your opportunity

As the enrolled nurse you will provide nursing services within Waroona Multipurpose Centre in Charleville under direct or indirect supervision of registered nurses to provide meaningful person-centred care in the health service.

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.

Charleville is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

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!
• Secure, Long-Term and Rewarding Career Opportunity!
• Make a positive difference to members of our community!

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.