At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert nursing care and leadership in mental health services.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, committed to community health.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, career development, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a culturally diverse region with great lifestyle opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural and remote communities while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
- Qualifications: Advanced nursing skills and strong communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECTAbout us: 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.
About your opportunity: In this position you will...
Provide effective, accountable health care that incorporates application of advanced level of patient care, knowledge and skills in expanded nursing practice.
Contribute expert nursing assessment and advice to achieve service quality improvement and research activities, including nursing practice review, policy and standard development within a risk management framework.
Provide clinical advice, leadership, and education to MHAODS and other stakeholders regarding service delivery and coordination, utilising high level written and oral communication skills.
Actively leads and supports existing and emerging nurse-led models of care whilst maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the health service and consumer populations.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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 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.
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