South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Child and Family to join our Primary and Community Care Team in Charleville.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Your opportunity The Registered Nurse must provide compassionate person centred nursing care within the rural/remote context. This position will be involved in the delivery of Putting Queensland Kids First initiatives including involvement in sustained home visiting, immunisations and childhood screening including vision and hearing.

The Registered

Nurse must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.

Prior work experience within the child and paediatric health area, or additional qualifications or post graduate studies within this area is highly desirable.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real chance. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Charleville is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

- An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
- Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
- Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice. Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet.



Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

- Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
- Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice!
- Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!

Be a part of something bigger South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

📌 Registered Nurse Child and Family (Charleville)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Charleville