Your opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse (CN) experienced in managing people experiencing problematic substance use to join our multidisciplinary mental health, alcohol and other drugs team in South West Queensland. As a Clinical Nurse you will provide specialist care, harm reduction interventions and case management for individuals affected by substance use. You will administer opioid treatment therapy under established protocols, deliver counselling and contribute to staff development, community education and quality improvement initiatives. 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. Cunnamulla 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. If you are looking for a sea change, you might find your home away from home in the outback town of Cunnamulla. Surfing the sand dunes, relaxing in the artesian springs nearby, having a mudbath at Eulo, exploring national parks and fishing the Warrego river are all on the agenda in this red dirt outback escape. 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 and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland. Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation! Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution! Make a positive difference to members of our community! 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. Take a look at what Cunnamulla has to offer! - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/cunnamulla/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/cunnamulla-qld For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
