Registered Nurse Child and Family

Australian College of Nursing; Charleville; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus

Return airfares to nearest provincial/

Additional annual leave

Temporary accommodation by negotiation

Job summary

South West Hospital and Health Service in rural Queensland seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient-centred care in a remote setting. The role includes immunisations and childhood health screening, following NMBA standards and Queensland Health guidelines.

Desirable experience in paediatrics; the site is part of the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package, with potential extra entitlements and housing options. A rewarding career in a close-knit community awaits.

Qualifications

• Must have current nursing registration with NMBA standards.
• Experience in child health/paediatrics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred nursing in rural/remote Queensland.
• Participate in immunisations and childhood screening (vision and hearing).

Skills

Nursing care

Paediatric care

Compassionate patient care

Education

Nursing degree and RN registration

Job description

Your opportunity

The Registered Nurse must provide compassionate person centred nursing care within the rural/remote context. This position will be involved in the delivery of Putting Queensland Kids First initiatives including involvement in sustained home visiting, immunisations and childhood screening including vision and hearing. The 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.

Prior work experience within the child and paediatric health area, or additional qualifications or post graduate studies within this area is highly desirable.

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!
• Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice!
• Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!

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.