Nurse Unit Manager, Sexual Health Unit, Allied Health Services - Cairns

at  Queensland Health

Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. For further information regarding the Scheme and to verify eligibility, please refer to the guideline.

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. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

• To provide contemporary leadership skills to manage and direct this innovative and dynamic service ensuring ongoing quality improvement and service development. Support and empower members of the team to utilise their skills and talents to further develop service provision and an environment of excellence and inclusion.
• This role also has a clinical component supporting the clinical provision within the sexual health service requiring extensive knowledge and skill in sexual health, blood borne virus, transgender care, contraception, termination of pregnancy, and research.
• To ensure an inclusive and culturally safe workplace and service
• Comfort dealing with documentation of sexual practices, sex, and gender diversity and explicit language relating to sexuality, lifestyle, and sexual practice.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical terminology in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical trials management and processes.

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.
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