Your opportunityThe Registered Nurse, Augathella Western Qld, must provide compassionate person-centred nursing care within the rural/remote context.
Successful Registered Nurse's must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.
Your role will involve a roster pattern on shift work.
There will be occasions that you will be required to cover clinical on call after hours.
Augathella, Western Qld, is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015.
This attracts additional entitlements which may include: An annual isolation bonus paid annually
Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave
Additional annual leave per annum
Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.
Steeped in history, Augathella is located 742kms west of Brisbane and is sure to be the home away from home you are looking for.
It's a place where the pace of life slows down and you can really connect with the locals.
They have the time and they certainly have plenty of stories.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity.
Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle
The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services.
We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland.
We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.