Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Scrub Scout

Maternews; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Staff benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discount

Gym discounts

Mater Education career development

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton invites applications for an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join the Operating Complex Unit on a permanent, part-time basis (32 hours per week). You will provide patient-centred nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty.

Applicants should hold current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse, preferably with General Surgery or similar field experience. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential to delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions).
• Experience in General Surgery or similar field highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise with stakeholders at various levels.
• Autonomy with initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening/decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering high levels of service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care under supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty.
• Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey.
• Exhibit clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures.
• Support quality and risk management in service provision.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Autonomous working

Education

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration (no restrictions)

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton currently has an exciting opportunity for an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join the Operating Complex Unit in a permanent, part-time (32hrs) position.

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has been supporting the health of people living in and around Rockhampton for more than a century. Our heritage-listed Kenmore building was purchased by the Sisters of Mercy in 1915 and opened as the first Mater Hospital in Central Queensland. Today, our 136-bed facility features five operating theatres, a private emergency service and a wide range of specialised clinical services.

Salary range: $37.93 - $40.34 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, you will provide patient-centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty. Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

You will enjoy working in a busy and rewarding environment where you can become part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of patient care.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as an Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)
• Prior experience as an Enrolled Nurse in General Surgery or another similar field would be highly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commitment to ensuring the levels of service is delivered to patients at all times

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

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