Job Description

Registered Nurse (Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program)

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Make the move. Make a difference.

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Building robust community connections.

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Become a part of an exciting prospect as a Registered Nurse (Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program) within the Community Child Youth and Family Health Service.

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Make the move, Make a difference

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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.

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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.

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About your role:

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Coordinate and deliver vision screening for primary school children.
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Liaise with schools, parents and other stakeholders to organise screening activities.
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Travel to primary schools within the designated service area.
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Provide health education and information to families, schools and other stakeholders.
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Complete vision screening in line with approved procedures and clinical requirements.
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For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

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What we offer:

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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.
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Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work workplace.

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Discover our agile and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

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Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

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Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
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📌 Registered Nurse Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program Cairns Regional
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Cairns Regional