Nurse Allocation Consultant

Job No: 12188

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Closing Date: 27 Jul 2009 ACST

About the Organisation

First Choice Care was established in 2005 and is now one of Australia's leading Nursing Agencies providing thousands of nurses to hospitals and aged care facilities. With a nursing and medical staff shortage, First Choice Care provides a vital service not only to hospitals and aged care facilities, but to the wider community they serve. The organisation was developed to specifically address the specialised needs of the current nursing market. First Choice Care is one of the premier nursing agencies for one simple reason - it is run by professionals focused on the needs of nurses.

Make the Move to Brisbane

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With the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba all within easy driving distance, Brisbane is part of the thriving and growing South East Queensland region which offers many work opportunities and lifestyle choices. The city, riverfront, beaches, Moreton Bay, mountains are all here... it's the perfect destination for a real sea change.

About the Opportunity

Due to recent expansion First Choice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a confident and self-motivated Nurse Allocation Consultant to join their team in Capalaba, Brisbane.

Working on a fulltime basis, the main aim of the role is to allocate nurses to meet hospital/aged care facility requests and demands. Using your superior customer service skills, you will establish strong relationships with First Choice Care nursing staff, hospitals and aged care personnel. At the same time, you will be a go getter, highly driven to find that next shift and optimise business targets.

The ideal candidate will have allocations experience in the nursing agency field or health care industry. PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants with allocations experience will be considered for this position.

The organisation is seeking individuals who aspire for advancement and crave the excitement of a dynamically growing team. As the business grows, you will be required to work in a high pressured, fast paced environment. You will possess a high level of computer literacy, exhibit excellent attention to detail and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Throughout your career with the company, you will be supported with comprehensive training and ongoing development.

You will be welcomed as a key team member working on a rotating roster that will include shift and weekend work, but is also flexible enough to work in with other commitments you might have. Work hours will fall between 4am and 11pm, perfect for applicants who wish to break the humdrum of the 9-5 grind.

First Choice Care recognises that in order to succeed, the company not only needs the best products and services, but also the best people. Your efforts will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package, circa $50,000 - $55, 000 to compliment your qualifications and experience.

This is your chance to work for a leading nursing agency- APPLY NOW!