Clinical Nurse Paediatric Surgery

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual raises

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is seeking a registered nurse to lead and provide direct comprehensive paediatric care within the general surgical and related services. You will ensure safe, compassionate care aligned with NMBA standards and the organisation's Professional Practice Model.

The role emphasizes professional leadership, education, and participation in quality initiatives and clinical audits to improve outcomes for children and families across

Responsibilities

• Direct comprehensive care in line with NMBA standards and own nursing practice.
• Adhere to guidelines and supervise nursing staff consistent with NMBA decision framework.
• Act as a clinical and educational resource to maintain contemporary knowledge.
• Participate in quality initiatives, clinical audits and research as per CHQ HHS priorities.
• Provide clinical leadership with integrity and accountability.

Job description

About the RoleYour contribution will include:Domain 1: Direct comprehensive care or provision of direct careAccountable for Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and own standards, actions and the outcomes of own nursing practice, professional advice given and for activities delegated.Responsible for providing safe, compassionate care, integrating the nursing Professional Practice Model, quality frameworks and Planetree philosophy of caring for each patient's psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical care needs. This supports achievement of best clinical practice and individualised patient care and outcomes.Domain 2: Support of SystemsAdhere to established guidelines, protocols, procedures, standards, and systems of work as set out by the general surgical and stomal therapy nursing service, CHQHHS and Department of Health, Queensland.Delegate to and supervise RNs, ENAS's, USIN's, EN's and AIN's consistent with the NMBA decision making framework.Domain 3: EducationAct as a clinical and educational resource within an area based on knowledge, skills, and experience to inform evidence-based practice.Responsible for updating and managing own contemporary nursing specialist knowledge, competence, and capability.Domain 4: ResearchIntegrate advanced theoretical knowledge, evidence from a range of sources and own experience to devise and achieve agreed care outcomes for patients/residents/clients in line with organisational priorities.Participate in developing and undertaking quality initiatives, clinical audits, clinical trials and research.Domain 5: Professional LeadershipAct as a clinical leader, with integrity, transparency and accountability.Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research.About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSSIf you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.