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Enrolled Nurse, (Respiratory and Renal Ward) Cairns Hospital.
Cairns Hospital
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Become a part of an exciting opportunity as an Enrolled Nurse with the Respiratory and Renal Unit.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/QLD/686298 |
| Closing date | 30-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Various periods over 12 months |
| Contact person | Sarah Fray |
| Contact details | 4226 8785 Access the National Relay Service |
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 your role:
- Respiratory support, including management of intercostal catheters, non-invasive ventilation (NIV), and high-flow nasal oxygen therapy.
- Clinical procedures including cannulation, phlebotomy, catheterisation, and paracentesis management.
- Provision of specialised care for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis and those requiring end-of-life care.
- Safe medication administration and delivery of comprehensive direct patient care.
- Discharge planning and coordination in partnership with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the `how to applyￂ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CHHHS Application Kit (PDF, 1.34MB)
Information Package for Applicants
CHHHS Information for applicants (PDF, 1.48MB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH686298B Role Overview (PDF, 470KB)
Role Description
CAH686298B Role Description_EN_e (PDF, 588KB)
Role Description
