Clinical Nurse - Surgical Care Coordinator

Queensland Health; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary with incremental increases

Higher employer superannuation up to 9

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health in Queensland is seeking a Clinical Nurse - Surgical Care Coordinator on a temporary part-time basis to deliver expert clinical care for diverse outpatient conditions, mentor staff, and support the unit through evidence-based, patient-centred practice.

You will apply advanced assessment, problem-solving and intervention skills, educate patients and families, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to quality improvement, research, and a positive learning

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in nursing.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred outpatient care.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading in a clinical setting.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality outpatient care.
• Use assessment and problem-solving skills to influence patient outcomes.
• Educate and empower patients and families for greater independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, coordinated care.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and innovation initiatives.
• Develop leadership capabilities and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Outpatient care

Mentoring staff

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Clinical Nurse - Surgical Care Coordinator

Temporary part time opportunity to provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for consumers/patients with a variety of conditions and support the general function of unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence-based consumer/patient focused care, education, leadership, and portfolio management.

About the role

Temporary part time opportunity to use your advanced clinical expertise to deliver exceptional outpatient care, mentor staff, and make a meaningful impact on 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:

• Apply your advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a specialist outpatient environment.
• Use your assessment, problem-solving and intervention skills to make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.
• Educate and empower patients and their families, supporting greater independence and confidence in their healthcare journey.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide safe, coordinated and evidence-based care.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and innovation initiatives that enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Develop your leadership capability while mentoring colleagues and helping foster a positive learning culture.

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.