Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Department of Health - Queensland Cairns part-time onsite

Relocate and contribute to meaningful change. Assist individuals in resuming activities important to them.

About Us: Our 30-bed acute medical ward caters to a complex patient cohort, encompassing three chronic disease streams: Renal, Respiratory, and Gastroenterology. The ward operates at a high clinical and professional standard, continuously pursuing quality improvements for the benefit of staff and patients. Our patient population presents with a range of conditions, including but not limited to COPD, Asthma, CKD, Diabetes, CCF, Cystic Fibrosis, Tuberculosis, Liver Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Cancer. All Registered Nurses within our team will develop the necessary skills to provide care for these disease groups.

About Your Role: Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of Intercostal Catheters
• Respiratory support, including Non-invasive ventilation and High flow nasal prongs
• Paracentesis with Albumin replacement
• Management of central lines (PICC and Ports)
• Cannulation and phlebotomy
• Administration of blood products
• Management of patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis

For further details regarding this position, please consult the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence is required for employment, in accordance with legislation, government policy, and Directives.

What We Offer: The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provides various workplace benefits. In addition to competitive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging, and career development prospects, we prioritise a healthy work/life balance, enabling you to enjoy the local sunshine, hiking trails, swimming locations, the reef, and the rainforest.

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