Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Queensland Government; Charleville; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual isolation bonus

Return airfares with leave

Extra annual leave

Temporary accommodation by negotiation

Job summary

South West Hospital and Health Service in Charleville, Queensland, seeks qualified registered nurses to deliver compassionate, patient‑centred care in a rural/remote setting. You will demonstrate competence in nursing care aligned with NMBA standards, registration requirements and local legislation, with shift work and after hours on‑call as required.

The role includes the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) with entitlements such as annual isolation bonuses, return airfares with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care in a rural/remote setting.
• Work a rostered shift pattern with after‑hours on‑call as required.
• Deliver high-quality care aligned with NMBA standards and local context.

Skills

Compassionate care

Person-centred care

Job description

Your opportunityThe Registered Nurses must provide compassionate person centred nursing care within the rural/remote context.Successful Registered Nurses 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.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 youUltimately, 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 biggerSouth 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.Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qldFor more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.