Enrolled Nurse

Are you an Enrolled Nurse who has a genuine passion to support our elderly to age well whilst remaining on the rural and remote land on which they live - then Charleville could be your next nursing adventure.

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for Enrolled Nurses to join our team at Waroona MPC (Aged Care Facility), Charleville, Western Qld.

Join us in building better health in the bush

Are you an Enrolled Nurse who has a genuine passion to support our elderly to age well whilst remaining on the rural and remote land on which they live - then Charleville could be your next nursing adventure.

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for Enrolled Nurses to join our team at Waroona MPC (Aged Care Facility), Charleville, Western Qld.

Join us in building better health in the bush

Your opportunity

The Enrolled  Nurse (Aged Care), Charleville Western Qld, supports a registered nurse/registered midwife in the provision of patient centred care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.

Your role will involve a roster pattern on shift work. There will be occasions that you will be required to cover clinical on call after hours.

Our Waroona Multipurpose Centre is a 45-bed residential aged care facility in Charleville with two room types, to cover residents with different need levels. We provide communal activities in our vibrant common room, eating areas, and cozy sitting areas. Our residents enjoy our well-maintained gardens with seating and BBQ areas. All of our rooms are single rooms with ensuite or shared bathrooms, and feature wardrobes, air conditioning, and garden views. We provide low and high level care, including palliative care, 24-hour nursing care, allied health, and regular  recreational activities.

Waroona Multipurpose Centre, Charleville Western Qld, is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave
• Additional annual leave per annum

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle
• The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

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