At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide safe clinical care during interhospital transfers and collaborate with paramedics.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, serving a diverse population.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous superannuation, career development, and work/life balance.
- Other info: Join an inclusive environment and enjoy the vibrant lifestyle of Cairns.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while exploring beautiful Cairns.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in clinical care and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Make the move. Make a difference. Broaden your scope. Deepen your impact. Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Registered Nurse and Interhospital Transfer Nurse Co-Responder working with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).
About 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. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres.
About your role: Based out of Cairns you will be working as a two-member crew comprising a paramedic and a Registered Nurse. You will continue the care during interhospital transfers, including rural and metropolitan destinations, by maintaining clinical oversight, responding to changing patient conditions, and collaborating with paramedics and hospital teams.
- Provide safe and effective clinical care during patient transport, ensuring all care is delivered within scope of practice and clinical protocols.
- Assess, monitor and manage patient stability throughout transfer, including vital signs, oxygen therapy, IV infusions and other supportive treatments.
- Respond promptly to any clinical deterioration during transport and implement appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety.
- Maintain accurate documentation and deliver comprehensive handovers to sending and receiving teams to ensure continuity of care.
What we offer: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers 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.
Registered Nurse (Interhospital Transfer Nurse Co-Responder) – Cairns employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
