Clinical Nurse Facilitator - General Surgical Unit

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Career development

Professional development

Education opportunities

Parental leave

EAP

Private health discount

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government’s Mackay Base Hospital General Surgical Unit invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Facilitator on a temporary basis. This advanced nursing role works closely with the Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager to support orientation, skill progression, and clinical leadership on the unit.

The role combines hands-on patient care with education and mentorship of nursing staff, delivering evidence-based practices, coordinating clinical management, and contributing to patient

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services within the health service settings; focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager to facilitate orientation and skills progression of nurses on the unit in an 'at the elbow' capacity.
• Deliver advanced level clinical skills to ensure patient-focused evidence-based nursing care, plan and coordinate clinical management, and support nursing staff.

Job description

Role detailsThe General Surgical Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Facilitator to join their team on a temporary basis.For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunityThe Clinical Nurse Facilitator provides nursing services within the health service settings; and is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research. The activities are predominantly clinical in nature, and this is an advanced skill clinical nursing position working collaboratively with the Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager to facilitate the orientation and skills progression of nurses on the unit in an 'at the elbow' capacity. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator is a dynamic role between clinician and educator but also provides support to a Nurse Grade 7 or above in management activities. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator provides advanced level clinical skills to ensure patient-focused evidence-based nursing care, plans and coordinates the clinical management of patient/client care and provides leadership and support to other nursing staff.About the TeamThe Mackay Base Hospital General Surgical Unit is a fast paced 30 bed acute surgical ward caring for a range of complex surgical and urology patients. It is a dynamic and collaborative team environment with a focus on patient safety and striving for excellence in healthcare outcomes for all patients.About our Hospital and Health ServiceMackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offerCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.