Enrolled Nurse -Orthopaedics

Queensland Health; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual incremental increases

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a caring Enrolled Nurse to join Ward 6 West Orthopaedics and support patient recovery throughout their orthopaedic journey.

You will work alongside Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based care for elective and emergency orthopaedic patients in a supportive environment that values teamwork, compassion and professional growth.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Contribute to nursing assessment within Scope of Practice and implement delegated care.
• Report sudden health status changes to the registered nurse.
• Support learning and development in a collaborative environment.
• Participate in performance development and planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to orthopaedic patients.
• Assist in nursing assessments and care planning.
• Report changes in patient condition to supervising staff.
• Engage in safety and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Reporting changes

Teamwork

Performance development

Evidence-based care

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and motivated Enrolled Nurse looking to build your career in Orthopaedics? Join the dedicated team in Ward 6 West Orthopaedics and play a vital role in supporting patients through their recovery journey.

About the role

Working alongside Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients admitted for both elective and emergency orthopaedic treatment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork, compassion and professional growth.

About you

• 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.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities for improvement and change to promote safe work activities, report workplace incidents and participate in collaborative review of systems and processes.

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.