At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and provide emergency care to patients of all ages.
- Company: Innisfail Hospital, dedicated to high-quality healthcare in Far North Queensland.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, career development, and a great work/life balance.
- Other info: Experience the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Innisfail while you work.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in your community's health.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with skills in patient assessment and medication administration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Innisfail, the largest township in the Cassowary Coast region, is known for its flourishing sugar and banana industries.
Situated along the Johnstone River and close to picturesque tropical beaches, it offers a vibrant cultural scene with numerous annual festivals celebrating its diverse community.
Located just 80km south of Cairns and its international airport, Innisfail provides all the essential amenities and services for a comfortable family lifestyle.
Innisfail Hospital serves as a major rural healthcare facility, delivering emergency, perioperative, medical, surgical, maternity, and medical imaging services.
It also offers a wide range of outpatient care to support the health needs of its population of over 7,000.
The Emergency Department delivers 24-hour emergency services for patients of all ages.
The department consists of seven beds, including three triage beds, two resuscitation bays, a plaster room and two consultation rooms, along with two fast-track chairs for efficient patient care.
About your role: Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to): Primary and focused assessments of paediatric and adult patients.
Performing vital signs, ECG's, urinalysis and other point of care-testing.
Complex medication administration and preparation.
Working within a team nursing model.
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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