Clinical Nurse

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Above-average superannuation

Annual incremental increases

Job summary

Metro North Hospital & Health Service in Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department seeks a Clinical Nurse to deliver advanced nursing care across minor to life-threatening emergencies, applying evidence-based practice and critical thinking in a fast-paced acute setting.

As a senior member of the nursing team you will lead, mentor and support registered nurses and other staff, contribute to quality improvement, and help coordinate day-to-day ED operations while pursuing service development

Qualifications

• Provide expert clinical nursing care across a broad range of ED presentations.
• Lead and mentor registered nurses and support staff in a high-pressure environment.
• Respond to sudden changes in patient condition with advanced assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for acute, complex conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to nursing staff during complex presentations and emergencies.
• Contribute to education, mentorship and professional development activities within the team.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance patient care and ED performance.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Leadership

Critical thinking

Education and mentorship

Job description

As a Clinical Nurse within the Emergency Department at Redcliffe Hospital, you will provide advanced clinical nursing care to consumers presenting with a broad range of conditions, from minor illness and injury through to complex and life-threatening emergencies. You will apply expert clinical knowledge, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting positive health outcomes in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Working as a senior member of the nursing team, you will provide leadership, education and support to registered nurses and other healthcare staff, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and assist with the coordination and day-to-day functioning of the Emergency Department. This role offers the opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentoring and service development activities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for consumers presenting with acute, complex and rapidly changing conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Provide leadership, support and clinical guidance to registered nurses and non-registered staff, particularly when managing complex presentations and emergency situations.
• Respond effectively to sudden changes in patient condition using advanced assessment, problem-solving and intervention skills to support optimal clinical outcomes.
• Contribute to education, mentorship and professional development activities that foster a positive learning environment and strengthen workforce capability.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice initiatives that enhance patient care, service delivery and Emergency Department performance.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.