Registered Nurse

Queensland Health; Dirranbandi; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual isolation bonus

Return airfares for leave

Additional annual leave

Job summary

South West Hospital and Health Service in Dirranbandi is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the rural healthcare team. The role requires delivering nursing care in line with NMBA standards and local guidelines, with rostered shifts and some after-hours on-call.

This remote area offers a rewarding practice environment, involvement in broad clinical presentations, and opportunities to contribute to community health in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Nurse with NMBA and comply with standards.
• Competence in nursing care as per registration requirements and context of care.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts and occasional after-hours on-call.
• Experience in rural/remote health settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care according to NMBA standards.
• Follow roster patterns and be available for after-hours on-call when required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support rural community needs.
• Contribute to patient safety and quality improvement in a rural hospital setting.

Skills

Nursing care

Shift work

On-call after hours

RANIP eligibility

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

If you are a Registered Nurse and seeking a rural and remote experience, this opportunity is for you.

South West Hospital and Health Service is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team in Dirranbandi.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Your opportunity

A successful Registered Nurse must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.

Your role will involve a roster pattern on shift work. There will be occasions that you will be required to cover clinical on call after hours.

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.

Dirranbandi 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.

With a 13 bed Multipurpose Health Service and Medical Centre, the team at Dirranbandi are passionate about their town and their community. There is a real sense of belonging here. Nursing, Medical, Operational and Administration staff all work together to make sure the community has a service it can be proud of and have faith in. Nursing in the rural clinical setting sees nurses expand their knowledge and skills and be ready to deliver care to a wide range of acute, chronic and emergency presentations.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your careerwith more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practicewith 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.

• Grow your career in South West's highly skilled and diverse team!
• Live and work in a charming rural 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. Weservice 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.

Take a look at what Dirranbandi has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/dirranbandi/

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/