**Job Title:** School Based Youth Health Nurse
Your opportunity lies in a clinical nursing role that contributes to the prevention of illness and injury in young people. You will establish and deliver health optimisation programs and provide health information, brief health interventions, and referrals for State Secondary School students.
This role involves supporting the health and wellbeing of school students and the broader school community through primary healthcare strategies. Additionally, you will apply clinical expertise and professional capabilities to effectively support State Schools in addressing the changing and complex needs of young people.
The nature of this work is rewarding, with opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Providing health care in remote areas comes with its challenges, but it remains one of the most fulfilling human experiences.
Cunnamulla is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site. This attracts additional entitlements, including:
* 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.
If you are looking for a change of pace, Cunnamulla may be the ideal location for you. The town offers a range of activities, including surfing the sand dunes, relaxing in artesian springs, and exploring national parks.
We offer a platform for career advancement, with opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population. Rural and remote Queensland offers a diverse range of nursing career opportunities.
We are part of a team focused on delivering quality patient services. The opportunity to make a difference in people's lives and be part of something bigger is a key aspect of this role.
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health, partnering with influential organisations to deliver world-class healthcare services. We service an area of over 310,000 square kilometres, bordered by three states and covering 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities.