About the Opportunity
The Blood Borne Virus and Sexual Health Service provides assessment, screening, diagnosis and treatment as well as education and health promotion to communities within Central Queensland.
Key Responsibilities
* To promote and encourage clinicians and other health professionals to conduct contact tracing for persons diagnosed with sexually transmissible infections (STIs) across Central Queensland.
* To provide direct support for complex contact tracing scenarios as required.
* To promote and support public health management of STIs/BBVs.
Requirements
* Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a required qualification for this position.
* Completion of or working towards a Sexual and Reproductive Health Program course approved by relevant authorities and ability to complete application for recognition as an Advanced Practise Nurse within a Sexual and Reproductive Health Program to supply medications under a Drug Therapy Protocol.
* Further relevant post graduate tertiary qualifications.
* Delegated authority to perform the role of Contact Tracer as outlined in the Public Health Act 2005 is a requirement or willingness to obtain delegated authority. And specific experience in STI/BBV contact tracing.
Benefits Package
* Total remuneration value.
* Employer superannuation contribution.
* 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.
How to Apply
Please submit your current CV or resume, including referees, along with a cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.