At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver patient care and support surgical procedures in a dynamic perioperative unit.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital, committed to high-quality healthcare in Far North Queensland.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous superannuation, career development, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant community and diverse lifestyle in Innisfail, close to stunning beaches and nature.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying beautiful surroundings.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in perioperative care and a passion for patient wellbeing.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About us: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres.
We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
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 with a population of over 7,000, 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.
Innisfail Hospital serves as a major rural healthcare facility, delivering emergency, perioperative, medical, surgical, maternity, and medical imaging services.
About your role: The Perioperative Unit delivers a broad range of surgical and endoscopy services across multiple specialties, supported by a seven-day Sterilisation Department and Pre-Admission Clinic.
Our nursing team plays a vital role across the full patient journey, including scrub, scout, anaesthetics, recovery, endoscopy, clinic and sterilisation services.
Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to): Deliver patient care across clinics, assessments, admissions, procedures, and recovery.
Support surgical procedures through scrub, scout, and theatre preparation duties.
Maintain instrument sterilisation and contribute to ongoing education and training.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview.
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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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