At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, including patient assessments and direct care.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, committed to community health and support.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous superannuation, career development, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a dynamic, culturally diverse region with great outdoor activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the beautiful Mareeba lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with relevant experience in emergency care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
Mareeba experiences a tropical savanna climate, characterized by a short, hot wet season and a long, warm dry season. Agriculture and tourism drive the local economy, with diverse tropical fruits, vegetables, poultry, and cattle contributing to the region's prosperity.
Mareeba Hospital provides healthcare services to the local community, supporting primary health centres and Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. It offers emergency care, medical imaging, maternity, and medical wards, along with a variety of specialist outpatient services.
The Mareeba Hospital Emergency Department provides a twenty-four-hour, seven day a week emergency service for the assessment, treatment, admission, transfer and discharge of adults and children with emergent, urgent, and non-urgent illnesses and injuries.
About your role:
Clinical care provided in the Emergency Department is based on the rural generalist model of care. This model is supported by a clinical staffing configuration that supports sustainability and retention of clinical staff and services across the facility.
Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to):
- Full patient assessments.
- Direct patient care.
- Performing vitals, ECGs, urinalysis and other testing.
- Triage (with relevant experience).
- Resus (with relevant experience).
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you to take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment. Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle. Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions. Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department employer: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises community involvement and professional growth, making it a rewarding place to work. With competitive salaries, generous professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of tropical North Queensland, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful health outcomes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in mental health care and enjoy the unique advantages of living in Cairns, with access to stunning natural wonders and a supportive work culture.
Contact Details:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
