Clinical Nurse - Loans Set Coordinator

Queensland Health; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse – Loans Set Coordinator based at Redcliffe Hospital. You will coordinate loan instrument sets, implantable devices and surgical equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care.

The role requires advanced perioperative nursing leadership and expertise, particularly in orthopaedics, with responsibilities spanning planning, coordination, and quality assurance within the Central Sterilising Department.

Qualifications

• Advanced perioperative nursing expertise in coordinating loan instrument sets and equipment.
• Experience with implantable medical devices and prosthetic implants.
• Knowledge of sterilisation and perioperative standards.
• Ability to lead staff and training in the Central Sterilising Department.
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage loan instrument sets, implantable devices and surgical equipment for elective procedures.
• Apply perioperative expertise to support safe, evidence-based patient care and outcomes.
• Provide clinical support, education and direction to nursing and non-registered staff in complex perioperative situations.
• Lead quality assurance, monitoring and training activities within the Central Sterilising Department.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support sterilisation standards and operational excellence.

Skills

Loan set coordination

Orthopaedic perioperative leadership

Clinical education

Quality assurance leadership

Sterilisation standards compliance

Job description

Join Redcliffe as a Clinical Nurse - Loans Set Coordinator, providing expert perioperative and orthopaedic leadership by coordinating surgical loan instruments, implantable devices and equipment to support safe, efficient and high-quality surgical care.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse – Loans Set Coordinator provides expert perioperative nursing leadership and specialist knowledge in coordinating and booking loan instrument sets, implantable medical devices, prosthetic implants and surgical equipment required for elective surgical procedures. Based within the Central Sterilising Department at Redcliffe Hospital, the role supports the safe and efficient delivery of surgical services through effective planning, coordination and quality assurance processes.

The successful candidate will apply advanced clinical and perioperative expertise, particularly within the orthopaedic specialty, while coordinating loan instrumentation requirements across surgical services. The role also provides support and direction to nursing and non-nursing staff, contributes to quality improvement initiatives, delivers education and training, and assists with maintaining compliance with contemporary sterilisation and perioperative standards.

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:

• Coordinate and manage loan instrument sets, implantable medical devices and surgical equipment required for elective procedures.
• Apply advanced clinical and perioperative nursing expertise to support safe, evidence-based patient care and surgical outcomes.
• Provide clinical support, education and direction to nursing and non-registered staff in complex perioperative situations.
• Lead quality assurance, monitoring and training activities within the Central Sterilising Department.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support compliance with sterilisation standards and operational excellence.

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.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

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

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED