Enrolled Nurse

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits including salary packaging

Wellbeing supports including mental health programs

Job summary

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to support registered nurses in providing safe and quality patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical knowledge, high communication skills, and self-management abilities. This role emphasizes quality processes and integrity in delivering care to diverse patient needs. The position offers opportunities for professional development and health benefits in an inclusive culture, strongly encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Vaccinated against specified vaccine preventable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Support a registered nurse in patient care.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Elevate issues to a Registered Nurse or Midwife.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in nursing

High level communication skills

Rapport building skills

Self-management skills

Knowledge of quality processes

Integrity and respect for patients

Job description

About The Role

Multiple opportunities available.

The Enrolled Nurse (EN with Endorsement) supports a registered nurse in the provision of person and family centred, quality, safe patient care specified by the standards of practice and registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This care will be evidenced by educational preparation, adhering to relevant legislation and context of care.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Contemporary clinical knowledge and experience in the area of general medical and surgical nursing or a passion to learn and work with medical and surgical patient groups
• High level of communication skills and ability to elevate issues to a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Consistent delivery of a high level of services to patients, parents, caregivers and families, demonstrating rapport building skills, listening skills and empathy.
• Self-management skills, displaying flexibility and adapting to unexpected change.
• Respect for the unique and diverse needs of patients, families and people delivering quality, safe patient centred care.
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidence based practices.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

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To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description, #EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information: We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.