About us:
Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. Emerald Hospital is a 32-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across Emergency, Acute Care, Perioperative Services, Maternity, Infusion Services, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Child Heath, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Community and Primary Care. There are three smaller multi-purpose health services (MPHS), located at Blackwater and Springsure and Woorabinda along with two Primary Care centres at Gemfields and Capella.

About the role:
The primary purpose of the position is to advocate for and provide advice to the Central Highlands Unit across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) on contemporary quality, safety, and risk management practices to meet the business unit's strategic and operational objectives, CQHHS Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) EQu IPNational Standards.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s (Administration Officer): Nil
• Mandatory qualification/s (Clinical Nurse): Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality service with the primary focus on achievement of organisational goals for the good of others.
• Leadership skills which prioritise quality, safety and risk and supports continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a successful track record in maintaining effective relationships with teams and other key stakeholders.

What we offer:Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $148,323 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate (Clinical Nurse) between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• An hourly rate (Administration Officer) between $61.20 - $65.56 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities - Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and 'How you will be Assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4K607422
Applications close: Sunday, 12 January 2025This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.