Clinical Nurse (Emergency and Inpatients Unit)

About us:

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. Emerald Hospital is a 32-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across emergency, acute care, ambulatory care, perioperative services, maternity, infusion services, Hospital in the Home (HITH), child health, mental health, community, and primary care. There are three smaller multi-purpose health services (MPHS), located at Blackwater, Springsure, and Woorabinda along with two Primary Care centres at Gemfields and Capella.

About the role:

A Clinical Nurse is a Registered Nurse, who is accountable at an advanced level for the coordination of clinical practice. This position provides leadership and support to nursing and medical staff and supports the delivery of competent, best practice quality nursing care, while working in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

• The Clinical Nurse can lead a team in conjunction with the NUM, Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and work as the shift coordinator, team leader for the ward/unit.
• May assume responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of Nurse Grade 6 (2) or Nurse Grade 7.
• Able to work within a collegiate/team structure. The Clinical Nurse will be expected to engage in portfolio responsibilities.

About you:

• The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate.
• While not mandatory, Emergency Nursing experience, Triage and Advanced Life Support qualifications are highly desirable. It is also desirable to have post-graduate qualifications in the clinical area of expertise.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms/evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5B621765.

Applications close: Sunday, 16 March 2025

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