Clinical Nurse - Scrub/Scout - Orthopaedics

Queensland Health; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Safe work environment

Flexible working

Salary packaging

High superannuation

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse for Scrub/Scout in Orthopaedics. You will work in our orthopaedic operating theatres alongside a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced nursing skills to support patients through a broad range of procedures.

The role includes mentoring colleagues, coordinating care in complex cases, and contributing to quality improvements that enhance patient outcomes. You will be encouraged to deliver consumer/patient centred care and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Maintain current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver high standard patient-centred care.
• Respond appropriately to changes in health status using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide teaching to consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and independence.
• Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice.
• Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise to deliver high standard patient-centred care.
• Respond to and support sudden changes in health status with advanced assessment and intervention.
• Provide teaching to patients and families to facilitate learning and independence.
• Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities for self and others.

Job description

Clinical Nurse - Scrub/Scout - Orthopaedics

A permanent full-time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise, support evidence-based practice, and lead by example in a fast-paced theatre environment.

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse in our Orthopaedic Operating Theatres, you'll work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, using your advanced clinical expertise to support patients through a broad range of orthopaedic procedures. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and support colleagues, coordinate care in complex clinical situations, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.

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:

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
• Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.
• Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.

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.