Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (Outpatients)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Queensland Government, through Rockhampton Hospital, is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to deliver person-centred nursing care in the Day Surgery setting. You will work closely with registered nurses and a multidisciplinary team to apply evidence-based practices and maintain high standards of patient care.

The role focuses on clinical governance, education of patients and staff, and contributing to quality improvement while supporting colleagues through mentorship and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Evidence-based nursing in Day Surgery.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care within the EN scope in the Day Surgery environment.
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, quality improvement and review of nursing standards, procedures and systems.
• Promote lifelong learning and health education to patients and carers; support staff development.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, lead within the team and support practice change and clinical innovation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA-registered Enrolled Nurse

Job description

About us:Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) at Rockhampton Hospital spans three levels and provides specialist care across nine major specialties, including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, General Surgery, General Medicine, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and Urology. The service also supports a range of visiting and telehealth clinics, including Pacemaker, Respiratory, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease services.SOPD works closely with hospital, community and statewide services to coordinate care, including Allied Health, Cancer Care, Renal Services and Child Safety. The team also collaborates across CQHHS and with other Queensland Hospital and Health Services to ensure patients receive appropriate specialist care as close to home as possible.About the role:Provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care within the EN scope, applying advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the Day Surgery environment and working collaboratively with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team.Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, quality improvement and the review of nursing standards, procedures and systems, while supporting and mentoring less experienced staff.Promote lifelong learning, provide health education to patients and carers, and support the education and development of colleagues.Demonstrate critical thinking, contribute to team leadership and decision-making, and work collaboratively to support practice change, clinical innovation and best-practice outcomes.About you:Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse, with contemporary clinical knowledge, skills and an ongoing commitment to professional development.Demonstrate positive role modelling, a solutions-focused approach and the ability to contribute to planning, resource management and the development of self and others.Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve issues and build effective relationships across the multidisciplinary team.Apply relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures while working collaboratively to promote a positive team environment and high-quality contemporary nursing care.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $99,978 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $44.64 - $44.19 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692494Applications close: Tuesday, 29 September 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.