Clinical Nurse (Community Health) - Longreach
Central West Hospital and Health
Explore Outback Queensland with Central West Health – discover what you could do
* Hourly Rate $54.45 - $58.30 (plus superannuation and leave loading benefits)
* Rural and remote experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Deliver advanced clinical care and nursing leadership to enhance patient outcomes and support service improvement.
The Community Clinical Nurse is required to support the Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) in providing advanced level of clinical services to the Community & Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Must be able to apply advanced, comprehensive knowledge and skills in community care, aged care and whilst providing education and development of staff, portfolio management and demonstrate the following:
* Practices autonomously
* Provides leadership in clinical decision making to give and/or coordinate care to recipients of healthcare services.
* Applies critical thinking across all the domains.
This position supports the Clinical Nurse Consultant & Community Home Coordinator in the provision of leadership and direction to nursing staff, direct care workers and utilises data and information to ensure that the service is organised for safety, and measures are in place to capture the standard of service delivery.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Mandatory:
* Proof of qualification in Nursing and registration within the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
Highly Desirable:
* Whilst not mandatory, relevant degree and/or qualification in the areas of Community/Aged Care Nursing, Immunisation & Wound management would be well regarded.
BENEFITS
* Balanced work arrangements
* Salary packaging – increase your take home pay
ABOUT CENTRAL WEST HEALTH
We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 23 percent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West Health provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West.
OUR PURPOSE
Drawing on the resilience and resourcefulness of our experienced and committed people, we work collaboratively to overcome distance. Working with our partners within and outside the healthcare system we go the distance to make a difference in the lives of the people in our care. We combine our knowledge and experience with an entrepreneurial spirit which is uniquely part of the Central West. Whether it's championing proactive health programs for our many communities or enhancing our emergency responsiveness, we are dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 5 January 2026
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