About Us:
The Cairns Emergency Department provides services for both paediatric and adult patients from these areas. The Cairns ED receives one of the highest number of retrieval patients (fixed wing and helicopter) in the state, making the acuity and variety of patients incredibly interesting and engaging.
The education offered in the Cairns ED is second to none, daily in-services are provided to all nursing staff, and there are a wide range of training programs run in house to ensure staff receive the best training and have the opportunity to develop their skills.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About You:
Provide positive leadership to foster team morale, staff retention and a positive workplace culture.
Act as a leader and role model within the department, fostering a positive workplace culture and inspiring the best in the team.
In collaboration with the NUM, Nursing Director and Clinical Director, lead and coordinate quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities to ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective Health services.
Accountable for the application of contemporary human resource management principles to ensure that the unit working environment meets legislative standards and Queensland Health policy.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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