Enrolled Nurse -Surgical

Queensland Health; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with incremental +

Higher superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

Queensland Health's Redcliffe Hospital is seeking a compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join Ward 5 West Surgical. You will work with Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care in a busy, supportive environment.

Key duties include assisting in clinical care, participating in learning activities, and contributing to safety and quality improvements while upholding cultural safety and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Ability to work effectively in a surgical ward with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support a compassionate, patient-centred care approach on Ward 5 West Surgical.
• Assist in clinical care and monitoring of patients in General Surgical, Urology, Colorectal and Gynaecology services.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and the healthcare team to promote safety and quality outcomes.
• Engage in learning activities, performance development planning, and system improvements.

Skills

Enrolled Nurse

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse looking to develop your surgical nursing career? Join the dedicated team on Ward 5 West Surgical at Redcliffe Hospital and help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

About the role

Ward 5 West is a busy 30-bed surgical ward caring for General Surgical, Urology, Colorectal and Gynaecology patients. Working alongside Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

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:

• 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.
• Practice collaboratively with the interprofessional healthcare team to promote the cultural safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrates culturally safe practice through ongoing reflection, recognising the impact of culture and colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, while promoting health equity and inclusion, practicing behaviours free of racism and respond appropriately to culturally unsafe practices.

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.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED