Use your nursing skills to help shape the brighter tomorrows in the outback.
Central West Health is seeking skilled and motivated Clinical Nurses to join our team. This role supports children, young people and families referred to the Child and Family Health and School Based Youth Health Services to achieve healthier outcomes.
Come and experience the impact of true community care. You will collaborate closely with young people, families and the school community to plan, deliver and evaluate health promotion programs that address child and youth health needs and improved access to services.
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Patient Centred Care
for our Central West communities
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What's involved – The Clinical Nurse (Child Health or School Based Youth Nurse) is responsible for delivering quality nursing care at an advanced level in accordance with the principles of primary health and wellbeing in child, youth and family health. These roles are expected to deliver culturally appropriate best practice health care and improve health outcomes for clients referred to the Child and Family Health and School Based Youth Health Services.
A clinical nurse is expected to work at an advanced level with minimal supervision, while developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other health professionals, government, non-government and community agencies to enhance continuity of care for children, young people and their parents/caregivers.
The nature and size of the CWHHS requires the successful candidate to work within selected speciality and to be willing to complete Immunisation Program Nurse (IPN) qualification if not already in possession of this qualification. These roles are accountable for facilitating the development of partnerships and working collaboratively with young people, their families, the school community, and other services and agencies to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs and activities to address child and youth health issues and to improve access to health services.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.
Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.
As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:
* generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
* salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
* 17.5% annual leave loading;
* career development opportunities;
* Remote Area Nursing Incentives may apply to this position;
* CWH provided housing or rental assistance.
The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.
First impressions count - Slay the application process by:
* Submitting your CV with a statement "this is a true and correct representation of my work experience", signed and dated by yourself.
* Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
* Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.
For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.
Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.