Registered Nurse, Emergency Department- Innisfail Hospital

Queensland Government; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Registered Nurse for Innisfail Hospital to support acute health services in Far North Queensland. You will perform primary and focused assessments of paediatric and adult patients, take vital signs, ECGs, and assist with medication administration in a busy rural setting.

You will join a supportive team nursing model, contribute to high quality patient care, and benefit from attractive remuneration, salary packaging, and career development opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration in Australia.
• Experience with adult and paediatric assessments preferred.
• Competence in ECG, vital signs and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Primary and focused assessments of paediatric and adult patients.
• Perform vital signs, ECGs, urinalysis and other point-of-care tests.
• Complex medication administration and preparation in a team nursing model.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG interpretation

Medication administration

Team nursing

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

About us:We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.Innisfail, the largest township in the Cassowary Coast region, is known for its flourishing sugar and banana industries. Situated along the Johnstone River and close to picturesque tropical beaches, it offers a vibrant cultural scene with numerous annual festivals celebrating its diverse community. Located just 80km south of Cairns and its international airport, Innisfail provides all the essential amenities and services for a comfortable family lifestyle.Innisfail Hospital serves as a major rural healthcare facility, delivering emergency, perioperative, medical, surgical, maternity, and medical imaging services. It also offers a wide range of outpatient care to support the health needs of its population of over 7,000.The Emergency Department delivers 24-hour emergency services for patients of all ages. The department consists of seven beds, including three triage beds, two resuscitation bays, a plaster room and two consultation rooms, along with two fast-track chairs for efficient patient care.About your role:Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to):Primary and focused assessments of paediatric and adult patients.Performing vital signs, ECG's, urinalysis and other point of care-testing.Complex medication administration and preparation.Working within a team nursing model.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.What we offer:Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.