• Job no: NWRH42
• Are you looking for a varied and diverse role? Join the leaders in the provision of community based allied health
• Move to the beautiful surrounds of Longreach with relocation assistance provided!
• Competitive base salary up to $83,060 (Commensurate with skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits including salary sacrificing, 5 weeks annual leave and leave loading, up to $10,000 paid professional development and one free flight home a year!

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle 

NWRH now has a fantastic full-time opportunity for Registered Nurses to join the team as a Continence Advisor, based in Longreach, Queensland. 

As a Continence Advisor, your primary role will be to provide advice and support to patients in relation to maintenance of continence issues.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing continence conditions and development of Continence Management Plans
• Delivering information sessions for support groups within the community including other service providers and partners
• Assisting health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health related issues

To read more about the role, please click here.

Does this sound like you?

Suitable candidates will be Registered Nurses with current AHPRA registration and prior experience in the specialised area of delivering continence care.

Demonstrated knowledge of, or motivation to acquire knowledge of Primary Health Care principles and issues presenting in rural and remote communities will be essential, as will an awareness of local health issues and ability to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidates who possess experience working within a not for profit organisation will also be highly regarded.

Your excellent communication skills will allow you to work effectively with clients and team members at all times. 

Working with a diverse range of clients, you'll get to live and work in a part of Australia that many never get to see - set your own schedule and help the community members thrive.

Please Note: Some of your work will involve travelling by both road and air to remote communities, so you will need to be comfortable with this. You must in addition, hold a current 'C' Class driver's licence, a current Influenza Vaccination, and have experience with the Microsoft Office suite.

We love our work - so will you!

Whether you are looking for a change of scenery, a new adventure or a chance to give back, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution to the community. Put your knowledge and experience to good use, whilst gaining invaluable regional health care experience, fantastic mentorship and the ability to work in a large, multidisciplinary team environment.

Successful candidates will receive an attractive salary up to $83,060 plus super commensurate with skills and experience.

A fantastic range of ADDITIONAL benefits will be provided, including:

• Up to $15,900 salary sacrificing
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Professional development opportunities
• One free flight home a year 
• Relocation Assistance 

Make a difference as part of a dynamic and dedicated organisation - Apply Now!

For any questions or further enquiries please contact Mary Macintosh on 07 4652 7100 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Continence Advisor / Registered Nurse - Longreach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note:

• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role
• You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to be considered for this role
• All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check

Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.