About us:

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

About you:

In your new role you will:

• Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the Maternity Service and work in collaboration with the Nurse/Midwifery Unit Manager to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
• Promote cooperation, teamwork and understanding in undertaking generalist and/or specialist nursing/midwifery practices for effective health outcomes.
• Practice collaboratively and provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary health care team to promote safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
• Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research.
• Maintain sound knowledge of relevant legislation, guideline and standards specifically relating midwifery practice and ensure safe, appropriate application of same.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

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

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland