Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Career training and development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland is seeking a Clinical Nurse to lead and deliver person-centred nursing care in our Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The CN will practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making, guiding care in collaboration with the team.

We support a values-based culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering a competitive salary package and professional development opportunities within Queensland Health.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse eligible to practice in Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in clinical decision making.
• Commitment to continuous quality and safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Fulfil responsibilities in accordance with Nurses and Midwives Award and public service values.
• Understand safety and quality responsibilities and participate in improvement activities.
• Practice in accordance with ethics, standards and legislation affecting nursing practice.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse - Australia

Job description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

We're excited to welcome a Clinical Nurse to our Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

The Clinical Nurse is to lead and deliver person centred nursing care at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. The Clinical Nurse (CN) is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making. They have the responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of the Nurse Grade 7 and an opportunity to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understand, to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.


• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 6, Band 1 and the Queensland Public Service values.


• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.


• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.

Remuneration value up to $139 931 p.a., comprising salary between $114 532 - $122 643 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NG6.1). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;


• Career training and development; and


• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/