Enrolled Nurse (Surgical Unit), Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness passport

Job summary

The Rockhampton Hospital Surgical Unit is a 40-bed inpatient unit providing round-the-clock surgical care to adults aged 17 and over from across Central Queensland. Caring for patients across orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology and dental, the team supports patients through admission, treatment and recovery.

We are seeking an Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration to provide safe, person-centred care in a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing and current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within Enrolled Nurse scope.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability and negotiation skills with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred nursing care in collaboration with Registered Nurses/Midwives and the care team.
• Monitor patients, recognise and escalate changes in clinical condition promptly.
• Contribute to care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Support patient education and ongoing professional development while assisting colleagues.

Skills

Enrolled Nurse

AHPRA registration

Clinical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Job description

The Rockhampton Hospital Surgical Unit is a 40-bed inpatient unit providing round-the-clock surgical care to adults aged 17 and over from across Central Queensland. Caring for patients across a diverse range of surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology and dental, the team supports patients through their surgical journey, from admission and treatment through to recovery.

About the role:

• Provide safe, person-centred nursing care in collaboration with Registered Nurses/Midwives, patients, families and the wider healthcare team.
• Practise within Enrolled Nurse professional standards, relevant legislation and scope of practice, taking responsibility for delegated care and supervision of unregulated healthcare workers.
• Monitor patients, recognise and promptly escalated changes in clinical condition, and contribute to care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Contribute to patient education, evidence-based care and ongoing professional development while supporting colleagues and working towards best practice outcomes.

About you:

• Diploma of Nursing and current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Sound evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills, practising within Enrolled Nurse scope, NMBA standards and competency requirements.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage challenging situations constructively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating accuracy, respect and compassion when engaging with patients, carers and colleagues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $77,060 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.11 - $40.45 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional development allowance
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine 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.

Enrolled Nurse (Surgical Unit), Queensland Health Rockhampton, Australia