Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse (Specialist Palliative Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities)
Vacancy: Pemanent part-time, 56 hours per fortnight
Location: Palliative Care, Townsville University Hospital
The position provides high quality clinical care to meet the palliative care needs of residential aged care residents across the care continuum. This includes:
- Telephone triage of palliative care needs of residential aged care residents.
- Follow up of residential aged care residents after palliative care intervention.
- Follow up of residential aged care residents admitted for inpatient care within the palliative care unit.
- Outreach to residential aged care homes.
- Education to residential aged care home nursing staff to support clinical care.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6-Band 1)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession ofproviding exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Aaron Hanson on (07) 4433 4312
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV619624
Applications close: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
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