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07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Health Workforce Scholarship Program
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07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Working in Remote or Rural Queensland
Queensland Rural Medical Family Network
Health Workforce Scholarship Program
Professional Development Workshops
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
07 3105 7800
Level 13, 288 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Town Information: Innisfail Far North QLD
Innisfail is the Cassowary Coast's largest town, with a population of approximately 10,000. The township is picturesquely situated at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, approximately five kilometres from the coast. Innisfail is 90km from Cairns (an hour's drive) along the Bruce Highway, making it easily accessible by car, bus or train.
Townsville is a three- and half-hour drive south and the Great Barrier Reef is only a half hour boat ride. There are plenty of tourist attractions within driving distance for day trips.
Practice information:
Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation owned and managed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It provides culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Innisfail.
Delivering Primary Health Care service to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander people.
We Bulk bill only
Hours of work - 8.30 to 5.00 pm only with no weekends required
After Hours requirements:
Nil
The Position - Practice Nurse
Selection Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Nursing or higher qualification and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or ability to obtain registration
Significant nursing experience in primary health care
Experience coordinating community health programs
Experience in the delivery of primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes:
Ability to achieve targets and contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives
Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage own work and meet deadlines
Ability to deliver quality primary health care services and promote continuous improvement, including motivating and influencing colleagues to do the same
Ability to work autonomously, exercise initiative and as a collaborative team member in multidisciplinary team.
Position description available on request.
To apply for this position please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your CV.
Reference: 10002599
This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development. https://www.healthworkforce.com.au/health-workforce-scholarship-program/
Following successful placement eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.