Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous superannuation

Job summary

West Moreton Health invites applications from a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to deliver advanced primary health care and support across our facilities. The role partners with a multidisciplinary team to provide person- and family-centred, safe patient care, with responsibilities including phlebotomy, pharmacy tasks, emergency and primary care support.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate contemporary clinical knowledge in primary health care nursing and experience in corrections, emergency, or rural

Qualifications

• Contemporary clinical knowledge in primary health care nursing.
• Experience in complex situations with team support.
• Strong rapport-building and listening skills.
• Willingness to adapt and contribute to team efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent primary nursing care to an advanced level.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams for person- and family-centred care.
• Support phlebotomy, pharmacy-related tasks and emergency care as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based quality processes.

Skills

Primary health care nursing

Clinical knowledge

Communication & rapport

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Enrolled Nurse registration with AHPRA

Job description

About West Moreton HealthWest 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.Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.What it's like to work with us | West Moreton HealthAbout the roleThe enrolled nurse supports excellence in nursing care and patient outcomes. Provides competent primary best practice nursing care to an advanced level, incorporating all aspects of nursing care with added responsibilities including pharmacy, phlebotomy, emergency, and primary care. The enrolled nurse works in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide person and family centred, quality, safe patient care.What we're looking forOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:Contemporary clinical knowledge in the area of primary health care nursing, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations while providing support to other team members. Clinical experience in corrections, primary health care, emergency or rural and remote health would be highly regarded.Experience with security issues in a secure program and the ability to apply risk management strategies.High level of service delivery to patients demonstrating rapport building skills and listening skills.Willing to take instructions and guidance from others and a willingness to help and support others to contribute to the successful functioning of the team.Strong self-management skills, a commitment to nursing and the flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes. Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.A commitment to evidence-based quality processes.Mandatory RequirementsVaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Why choose usPurposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.Professional development 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.A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.To applyFor further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description 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 vacanciesThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.