Job Description – Registered Nurse (Nurse Grade 5)

Position- Registered nurse

Location – Biloela, Queensland

Contract Hours: 76 hours per fortnight

Location: Modified Monash Model (MMM) 4

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (Nurse Grade 5). The role requires proven ability to work independently in rural and emergency settings, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care including triage, resuscitation, IV cannulation, and emergency response.

• Deliver nursing services within rural health contexts, including acute and emergency care.

• Be available as nurse on call as rostered.

• Comply with CQHHS operational standards, policies, and mandatory training requirements.

• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient-centred care.

Skills and Experience Required

• Advanced Life Support certification.

• Strong background in Emergency Nursing and Rural Health.

• Demonstrated ability in triage, resuscitation, and IV cannulation.

• Current General Criminal History Check.

• Drivers Licence: Not required.

• Must agree to an 8-hour shift break between rosters.

Compliance and Documentation

Candidates must provide the following documentation for consideration:

• Current Resume (with relevant and recent work experience).

• Two References:

- One from a line manager within the last 6 months.
- One from a senior nurse (grade level higher) within the last 12 months.

• Photo Identification: Valid passport or driver’s licence (current, not expired).

• AHPRA Registration (current).

• Australian National Police Check (valid for 3 years, aged care check required for MPHS/aged care).

• Immunisation Records: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hep B, Pertussis (within last 10 years).

Note: CQHHS does not accept expired documents or incomplete submissions.

Mandatory Training (RN/RM)

• Annually: Basic Life Support, Child Abuse Neglect, Code of Conduct, Cyber Security, Fire/First Response Evacuation, Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, Medication Safety.

• Every 2 years: BloodSafe Clinical Transfusion, Fraud Control Awareness.

• Every 3 years: Domestic Family Violence (Recognise, Respond, Refer).

• Every 5 years: Cultural Awareness (First Nations – Cultural Safety).

• Once only: Occupational Violence Awareness, Patient Handling Fundamentals, Infection Prevention Control, Work Health Safety.

Accommodation Travel

• Accommodation: Shared accommodation provided (not always on-site).

• Travel expenses must be approved by CQHHS in writing and in advance.

• Travel must occur within 2 days before or after the contract start and end dates.

• Reimbursements outside this timeframe require prior written approval.

Additional Information

Electronic Timesheets: Not in use – CQHHS requires manual processes