Advanced Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Care Specialist

Central Queensland Hospital and Hlth Svc; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine preventable diseases program

Job summary

Queensland Government's Rockhampton Hospital – Surgical Unit is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide holistic, person-centred and evidence-based care for inpatients and outpatients. You will contribute to safe care by recognizing changes in patient conditions and escalating risks within ENAS scope and standards.

You will deliver education to patients and carers, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to quality improvements through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing and current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to Enrolled Nurse practice.
• Ability to deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care that protects patient rights, dignity and confidentiality.
• Strong clinical communication, documentation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, person-centred and evidence-based nursing care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills, professional accountability and practice within ENAS scope and standards.
• Recognise and escalate changes in patient conditions, identify risks and contribute to safe, quality care.
• Support patient, carer and colleague education while actively participating in ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and best-practice outcomes through collaborative interdisciplinary practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Job description

Queensland Government's Rockhampton Hospital – Surgical Unit is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide holistic, person-centred and evidence-based care for inpatients and outpatients. You will contribute to safe care by recognizing changes in patient conditions and escalating risks within ENAS scope and standards.

You will deliver education to patients and carers, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to quality improvements through interdisciplinary collaboration.