The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is 'great care every day'.

About your opportunity:
Fixed term temporary part-time, 53.2 hours per fortnight, 30/12/2024 to 30/06/2025
This role is responsible for meeting the key deliverables for the Sw IM Intensive Care Program. The program is a statewide initiative supported by Clinical Excellence Queensland to provide a structured program designed to upskill critical care nurses working in regional areas by accelerating the participant's engagement in learning within the tertiary critical care areas at Townsville University Hospital. This opportunity also supports the nursing workforce to attain their professional goals by expanding clinical skills and theoretical knowledge, while gaining the confidence and competence required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of the critically ill patient.

The purpose of this role is to provide:

• Specialised project management skills and services for nursing projects related to the Intensive Care Strength with Immersion (Sw IM) Program, inclusive of key deliverables associated with the project such as delivery of the Sw IM program and reporting requirements.
• Educational expertise, in supporting and coordinating participants undertaking the Intensive Care Sw IM Program within the Intensive Care Unit of the Townsville University Hospital.
• Engagement of key stakeholders to achieve expected project outcomes.

What's on offer:

• Generous remuneration package value up to $9607 p.m. comprising:
• Salary range of $66.85 to $72.58 p.h. (NG7)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Role Requirements:

• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• 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.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Interested?
Contact: Laura Irving on (07) 4433 3749.
Apply ONLINE by: Monday 11 November 2024.
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