Locum Registered Nurse Opportunities in remote Queensland.
Required: 5 years + experience | Hospital & Community contracts available.
Immediate Opportunity: Registered Nurses Community & Hospital | Normanton Queensland
Contracts Available:
- Immediate start until 30th September 2024 | Community Health
- 16 September 2024 – 27 October 2024 | Hospital
- 27 October – 03 November 2024 | Hospital
Please quote job reference: 1533887
A little about the role:
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in rural and remote healthcare settings. These roles require nurses with a strong background in telehealth, emergency care, and the ability to work across both General Ward and Emergency/Outpatients Departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality nursing care in both the General Ward and Emergency/Outpatients Departments.
- Triage patients and manage patient flow effectively.
- Take charge as the Registered Nurse in the ward when required.
- Be available for "on-call" duties as needed.
Essential Requirements:
- Extensive experience in rural and remote nursing – 5 Years +
- Proficiency in telehealth and emergency care.
- Ability to manage and lead in a challenging healthcare environment.
Application Process:
Please submit your application online providing an up-to-date resume and supporting cover letter confirming that you can provide the following documents:
- Two (2) recent referee checks:
- One from a line manager who has worked with you in the last three (3) months.
- One from a referee who has worked with you within the last twelve (12) months.
- A signed and dated CV/Resume.
- Three (3) forms of certified identification
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
- A professional headshot photo (JPEG format).
- Evidence of vaccinations/immunity
- A declaration confirming that you are not a current Queensland Health and/or Department of Health employee.
- A signed Scope of Practice letter.
- Proof of a recent Criminal History Check.
- Proof of AHPRA registration.
Confirmation of annual maintenance of the following competencies:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) competency (if required by location).
- Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) competency (if required by location).
- Manual and patient handling.
- Infection control.
- Aggressive behaviour management.
- Mandatory reporting of reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglect (
- Medication management, including Queensland Public Health Services (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations
- Understanding of the Aged Care Act and Elder Abuse responsibilities (where applicable).
Benefits:
- Salary to be discussed at the time of screening, rates will depend on years of experience | base per hour, plus super, shift allowances
- Work life balance, choose where and when you work.
- Accommodation and travel support
- Personal and professional growth
- Access to incentives such as Referral Bonus and welcome pack
- Weekly payroll
- 24/7 support from Aussie Locums team with a dedicated consultant and experienced administrative/compliance team
About Aussie Locums
Aussie Locums Nursing Division is a dedicated and professional service committed to providing high-quality nursing professionals across Australia.
Specialising in temporary locum placements, we connect healthcare services with experienced and qualified nurses who are ready to meet the diverse needs of their patients. With a focus on excellence, reliability, and personalized service, Aussie Locums Nursing Division ensures that healthcare providers have access to the best nursing talent, enabling them to deliver exceptional care.
Our deep understanding of the healthcare industry guarantees that only the most skilled and compassionate nurses are placed in positions where they can make a meaningful impact.
Aussie Locums work with a variety of hospitals and private practices across Australia. If you are interested in a UK working holiday, we have you covered here too.
For further details regarding this position or any other opportunities listed by Aussie Locums, feel free to apply online or reach out to Vicky Langridge confidentially at vicky@aussielocums.au
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