Job Description:
Working as a clinical nurse in the respiratory field offers a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in rural and remote communities. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care to support patients referred to the respiratory team, promoting outcomes from project work with Lets Yarn about Sleep, outpatient clinics, clinical interventions, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct and indirect patient care to support all patients referred to the respiratory team.
* Support and promote outcomes from project work with Lets Yarn about Sleep, outpatient clinics, clinical interventions, and patient education.
Requirements:
* Mandatory requirements include a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
* A C Class Motor Vehicle Licence is also required.
* Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
* A period of probation may apply.
Additional Information:
The North West Hospital and Health Service values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence, and resilience in its staff. We offer opportunities for career development, including in-house training, development, and mentoring programs. Our service also provides accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Mount Isa is a family-friendly city with an outback community feel. The natural splendor of the North West Queensland region and the experience of a rural/urban community make it a great place to live and work.