RN - Sarina Hospital - ED

JPS Medical Recruitment

  • Sarina, QLD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Registered Nurse - Emergency & Medical | Sarina Hospital, QueenslandAbout the Role:
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (Nurse Grade 5) to join Sarina Hospital. This placement requires nurses who can work across both the Emergency Department and Medical Ward in a rural setting. You will provide care to a diverse patient mix, including acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, palliative, and alcohol detox patients.Working Conditions:
  • Roster: Rotating 8-hour shifts (including on-call)
  • Days Off: As per roster
  • Overtime: Applies after 64 hrs per fortnight
Mandatory Experience:
  • Ability to work across both ED and Medical Wards
  • Rural nursing and emergency experience
  • Triage experience
  • Medical Ward experience in a 16-bed acute/sub-acute/rehab ward
Desirable Experience:
  • Knowledge of ieMR, FirstNet, PowerChart, HBCIS
  • Previous experience with QLD Health / Mackay HHS
Mandatory Competencies:
  • ALS, Resus, and Triage certificates
  • BLS competency
  • Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK)
  • Manual & patient handling
  • Infection control
  • Aggressive behaviour management
  • Mandatory reporting (child protection)
  • Medication management (QPHS - Drugs & Poisons Regulations 2012)
Contract Details:
  • Facility: Sarina Hospital
  • Location: Sarina, Queensland
  • Start Date: 15/09/2025
  • End Date: 25/01/2026
  • Duration: 19 weeks
  • Hours: 64-80 hours per fortnight (as per placement)
Additional Information:
  • Sarina Hospital is transitioning to a new facility in early 2024, with expanded services and a new 19-bed ward.
  • Accommodation: May be in Mackay due to limited housing in Sarina. Nurses may need to drive between Mackay and Sarina for shifts. Car required.
  • ieMR training: If not already ieMR-trained, nurses will need to attend training in Mackay before commencement.
Bed and Scope:
  • 16-bed inpatient ward (rehab, sub-acute, palliative, alcohol detox, acute patients)
  • Outpatient and Emergency Department services
  • Expansion planned: 19-bed ward, larger ED, new medical infusion unit
Fun Fact / What's Around:
Sarina is a friendly rural town known for its sugar industry and home to the Sarina Sugar Shed, a working miniature sugar mill. It's also the gateway to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.How to Apply:
Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to nursing@jpsrecruit.com.au or click "APPLY NOW."

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