Emergency Nurses in QLD

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Penalties and superannuation

Flexible contract opportunities

Travel and accommodation provided

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Mackay QLD is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a casual/temporary role. You will work in busy hospital EDs, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while leveraging strong triage, resuscitation and critical thinking skills in fast-paced environments.

The role requires current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years’ ED experience, with ALS certification highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Currently registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years' recent Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in triage, resuscitation and acute emergency care.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Triage patients using recognised triage systems.
• Provide care within the resuscitation area and support emergency interventions.
• Recognise and respond promptly to deteriorating patients.
• Administer medications and IV therapies per hospital policies.
• Assist with emergency procedures and trauma management.
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with medical, allied health and nursing colleagues.
• Advocate for patient safety and compassionate care.
• Maintain infection prevention and workplace safety standards.
• Support quality improvement and positive team culture.

Skills

AHPRA registration

3+ years ED experience

Triage/Resuscitation

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

ALS certification

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Mackay QLD

Casual/Temporary

3mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with a minimum of 3 years' recent ED experience to join busy hospital Emergency Departments. This role offers the opportunity to work in fast-paced clinical environments, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals presenting with a wide range of medical, surgical and trauma-related conditions.

As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess, prioritise and manage patients requiring urgent and emergency care. You will be expected to think critically, respond confidently in high-pressure situations, and deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care while maintaining exceptional clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing clinical monitoring

• Triage patients using recognised triage systems

• Provide care within the resuscitation area, including emergency interventions

• Recognise and respond promptly to deteriorating patients

• Administer medications and intravenous therapies in accordance with hospital policies

• Assist with emergency procedures and trauma management

• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions and outcomes

• Collaborate effectively with medical officers, allied health professionals and nursing colleagues

• Advocate for patient safety and deliver compassionate, patient-centred care

• Maintain infection prevention and workplace health and safety standards

• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive team culture

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 3 years' recent Emergency Department nursing experience

• Demonstrated experience in triage, resuscitation and acute emergency care

• Current ALS certification (highly regarded)

• Sound clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong documentation and clinical reporting skills

• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

• A flexible, adaptable and professional approach to patient care

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a confident and resilient Emergency Nurse who thrives in dynamic clinical environments. You are capable of making sound clinical decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with colleagues and patients, and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care. You are adaptable, proactive and passionate about making a positive difference to every patient you care for.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates

• Penalties and superannuation

• Flexible contract opportunities

• Travel and accommodation provided for eligible contracts

• Opportunities to work across a variety of hospital settings

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team

• Expand your clinical experience while working with diverse patient populations