About us:

Gladstone Hospital has approximately 282 full time equivalent staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. Approximately 500 babies are born at the Gladstone Hospital each year and approximately 1600 surgical cases performed in the two operating theatres. There is a 29-bed mixed General Surgical and Medical Ward and a four bed High Dependency Unit where patients may be held pending retrieval, or for close observation not possible on the wards. Additional beds are available for paediatrics. The hospital has a busy surgical outpatient clinic reviewing a wide variety of surgical conditions.

The Quality and Safety Unit covers all facilities across Gladstone and Rural locations.

About the role:

The primary purpose of the position is to provide specialist advice and support to the Gladstone and Banana Unit on all aspects of quality and safety, quality improvement including Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards and other key standards while collaborating to ensure a standardised approach with Quality, Safety and Risk (QSR) Unit CQHHS.

About you:

This position can be held by an Administration Officer (no qualification required) or a Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent.

While not mandatory, it is highly desirable to have a post graduate qualification relevant to the position and/or previous experience.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to 164,212 p.a. is comprised of: (Nursing)

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Total remuneration value of up to 166,569 p.a. is comprised of: (Admin)

• An hourly rate between $68.60 - $73.62 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at [email protected] and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5B620063

Applications close: Sunday, 9 March 2025

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