Enrolled Nurse

Salary: Hourly rates are dependent on experience (DOE) and will be discussed in further detail with candidates who progress to the screening stage.

Are you an experienced Enrolled Nurse looking for short-term contract work IN REMOTE QUEENSLAND? 

About Aussie Locums: 

Travel and nurse in regional, rural, and remote locations across Queensland with Aussie Locums, a preferred supplier for Queensland Health with several supply agreements across Australia, offering a wide range of locum opportunities.

Job Reference: 1518170

About the Role:

Aussie Locums is seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse for our client based in the remote town of Normanton, Queensland.
This contract runs from 15.07.24 to 29.09.24 and requires the successful candidate to have previous rural and remote experience, as well as telehealth and emergency experience. Responsibilities include working across the General Ward, Emergency, and Outpatients Department, with triage duties. 

About You: 

You are a confident and experienced Enrolled Nurse who can hit the ground running in remote locations. You have previous experience across rural and remote locations and can demonstrate your experience working across General Wards, Emergency, Outpatients as well as thrive in a telehealth setting.  

Minimum Requirements

References:

Two referee checks, including one from a line manager within the last three months and one from a colleague within the last twelve months.

Documentation:

Signed and dated CV/Resume
3 forms of certified identification in line with Queensland Health HR Policy B1 Certified copies of qualifications,
Photo for ID (headshot only, JPEG format),
Evidence of vaccines/immunity as per Queensland Health HR Policy B1 or Vaccine Preventable Diseases and TB Forms,
Declaration of not being a current QHealth and/or Department of Health employee
Scope of Practice letter signed by the candidate
Criminal history check
Proof of AHPRA registration.

Competency Maintenance: Annual maintenance of competencies including: 

BLS
ALS 
Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK)
Manual and patient handling
Infection control,
Aggressive behavior management
Medication management including QPHS (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations November 2012
Responsibilities in relation to the Aged Care Act and elder abuse 

Benefits:

• Travel and accommodation support
• Access to incentives such as referral bonuses and welcome packs
• Weekly payroll
• 24/7 support from the Aussie Locums team with a dedicated consultant and experienced administrative/compliance team

To apply, please apply online or forward your resume to Vicky Langridge at [email protected], quoting reference number 1518170.

Aussie Locums collaborates with a variety of hospitals and private practices across Australia. Reach out to hear about other opportunities or book a career discussion to discuss what your next move looks like. 

If you are interested in a UK working holiday, we have you covered too.

For more information about this role, please contact Vicky Langridge confidentially at [email protected] to arrange a chat.