Your opportunity
This role contributes to the prevention of illness and injury in young people through the establishment and delivery of health optimisation programs and the provision of health information, brief health intervention and referral for State Secondary School students. Utilising primary health care strategies, the School Based Youth Health Nurse supports the health and well-being of school students and the broader school community.
In addition, the School Based Youth Health Nurse applies clinical expertise and professional capabilities to effectively support State Schools in addressing the changing and complex needs of young people through a whole of school approach to health promotion that achieves optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for young people.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.
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!
Grow your career in South Wests highly skilled and diverse team!
Make a positive difference to members of our community!
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 St George has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
