Job Description

- Registered Nurse (Nurse Grade 5)
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Position- Registered nurse


Location - Biloela, Queensland


Contract Hours: 76 hours per fortnight


Location: Modified Monash Model (MMM) 4


Role Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (Nurse Grade 5). The role requires proven ability to work independently in rural and emergency settings, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care across all shifts.


Key Responsibilities
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Provide advanced clinical care including triage, resuscitation, IV cannulation, and emergency response.

Deliver nursing services within rural health contexts, including acute and emergency care.

Be available as nurse on call as rostered.

Comply with CQHHS operational standards, policies, and mandatory training requirements.

Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient-centred care.

Skills and Experience Required
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Advanced Life Support certification.

Strong background in Emergency Nursing and Rural Health.

Demonstrated ability in triage, resuscitation, and IV cannulation.

Current General Criminal History Check.

Drivers Licence: Not required.

Must agree to an 8-hour shift break between rosters.

Compliance and Documentation
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Candidates must provide the following documentation for consideration:


Current Resume (with relevant and recent work experience).

Two References:

- One from a line manager within the last 6 months.

- One from a senior nurse (grade level higher) within the last 12 months.
Photo Identification: Valid passport or driver's licence (current, not expired).

AHPRA Registration (current).

Australian National Police Check (valid for 3 years, aged care check required for MPHS/aged care).

Immunisation Records: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hep B, Pertussis (within last 10 years).

Note: CQHHS does not accept expired documents or incomplete submissions.


Mandatory Training (RN/RM)
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Annually: Basic Life Support, Child Abuse Neglect, Code of Conduct, Cyber Security, Fire/First Response Evacuation, Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, Medication Safety.

Every 2 years: BloodSafe Clinical Transfusion, Fraud Control Awareness.

Every 3 years: Domestic Family Violence (Recognise, Respond, Refer).

Every 5 years: Cultural Awareness (First Nations - Cultural Safety).

Once only: Occupational Violence Awareness, Patient Handling Fundamentals, Infection Prevention Control, Work Health Safety.

Accommodation Travel
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Accommodation: Shared accommodation provided (not always on-site).

Travel expenses must be approved by CQHHS in writing and in advance.

Travel must occur within 2 days before or after the contract start and end dates.

Reimbursements outside this timeframe require prior written approval.

Additional Information
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Electronic Timesheets: Not in use - CQHHS requires manual processes