Make the move, Make a difference The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. About you: In your new role you will Assist the Nurse Unit Manager to implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance within Lotus Glen Health Service. Demonstrate evidence of increasing autonomous practice and greater levels of professional judgement, influencing practice as a team member predominately within the clinic setting. Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research in conjunction with other nursing staff. About your opportunity: In this position you will Implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area. Promote cooperation, teamwork and understanding in undertaking generalist and/or specialist nursing practices for effective health outcomes. Provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate patient care activities at an advanced practitioner level within the specified clinical setting and promote patient flow in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. About your role: Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation to promote effective team functioning. As a health clinician in the custodial setting, strong ethical values regarding care provided to clientele and consistency in your practice is essential. Undertake quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective patient care. As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to: Generous superannuation Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Flexible work arrangements * Wellness programs Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives. For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Why choose Cairns? Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
