Enrolled Nurse

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Higher superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

Metro North Health's Ward 6B is a fast-paced 28-bed surgical inpatient unit delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients across Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Vascular, Plastics and Reconstruction, and more. As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work under supervision to provide evidence-based nursing care and contribute to positive patient outcomes and experience.

Ideal candidates will maintain current knowledge within their scope of practice, support learning

Qualifications

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing and midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Contribute to the nursing assessment and care by practicing within their Scope of Practice as an enrolled nurse, implementing those aspects of the nursing care plan delegated by the registered nurse/midwife.
• Respond appropriately and report sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/person to the registered nurse/midwife.
• Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
• Participate in performance development and planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing surgical treatment and recovery.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support patient outcomes and experience in a fast-paced 28-bed surgical inpatient unit.

Job description

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients undergoing surgical treatment and recovery. Ward 6B is a fast-paced 28-bed surgical inpatient unit caring for patients across a range of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Vascular, Plastics and Reconstruction, Maxillofacial Surgery and Burns. Working under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide evidence-based nursing care that supports positive patient outcomes and enhances the overall patient experience.

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 and midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Contribute to the nursing assessment and care of individuals and groups by practicing within their Scope of Practice as an enrolled nurse, implementing those aspects of the nursing care plan delegated by the registered nurse/midwife and by providing information in the evaluation of progress towards expected outcomes.
• Respond appropriately and report sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/person to the registered nurse/midwife.
• Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
• Participate in performance development and planning activities.

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.