Tell me more…. To participate in public health nursing services within the Public Health Team of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS). This may include communicable disease prevention, disease surveillance, immunisation services, and responding to notifiable diseases. To participate in the provision of information and advice on communicable disease and immunisation services for TCHHS staff and the community. You will be required to work with the TCHHS Public Health Nurse to provide a coordinated response to communicable disease control.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

• Demonstrated knowledge of vaccines, the recommended vaccination schedule, vaccine cold chain procedures and vaccine preventable diseases, particularly those vaccine preventable diseases targeted by NHMRC as impacting on the health of Indigenous communities.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of service providers, Indigenous Health Workers and Indigenous communities in the provision of primary health care and health initiatives which reflects an understanding of Indigenous culture.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

• Total Remuneration value up to $115 508.00 comprising salary between $3623.90 - $3880.40 per fortnight

• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)

• Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay

Requirements for the role:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and/or registration/endorsement with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to commencement of clinical duties. Current registration with the Australian Health Practice Registration Authority (APHRA) as a registered nurse and current practising certificate is mandatory.

• Post graduate qualification in Public Health / Immunisation or working towards is highly desirable

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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