Clinical Nurse - HDU

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

EAP

Private health insurance discount

Fitness passport

Job summary

Queensland Government's Gladstone Hospital HDU is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to provide advanced care for high-dependency patients and lead a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, supervise peers, and contribute to audits, education and quality improvement. AHPRA registration is mandatory; postgraduate critical care qualification is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• RN with current AHPRA registration in Australia.
• Postgraduate critical care qualification highly regarded.
• Ventilation competency advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for high-dependency patients.
• Provide clinical supervision and education to the team.
• Lead quality improvement, clinical audits and evidence-based practice.
• May act as Clinical Coordinator and MET call responder.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced nursing care

Critical care

Assessment & planning

Communication

Education

RN Registration (AHPRA)

Postgraduate Critical Care

Tools

Ventilation equipment familiarity

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

About us

Gladstone Hospital's High Dependency Unit (HDU) is a four-bed unit providing acute nursing care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and intervention. Operating within a Level 3 Clinical Services Capability Framework, the HDU supports patients until they are stabilised for stepdown to a general ward or prepared for transfer to a tertiary facility. The unit provides cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support and invasive and non-invasive ventilation, alongside external cardiac telemetry monitoring. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll join a team committed to delivering safe, responsive and high-quality care to the Gladstone community.

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse within the High Dependency Unit, you will provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex and high-dependency needs while taking an active leadership role within the team. You'll use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, provide clinical supervision and education, and support the development of a skilled and capable nursing workforce. You'll also contribute to quality improvement, clinical audits, research and evidence-based practice, and may work as Clinical Coordinator and MET call responder when rostered. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on critical care nursing with clinical leadership, education and continuous improvement.

About you

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident working in complex clinical environments and ready to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. You'll bring advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving skills, strong communication and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, patients and families. You'll demonstrate a commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement. Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is mandatory. A relevant postgraduate qualification in critical care is highly regarded, and ventilation competency is advantageous.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $139,931 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.