Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Salary packaging

Career training

Higher superannuation

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland is inviting graduates to join the Nurse Grade 3 team as Enrolled Nurses, reporting to the allocated unit Line Manager. The role supports a registered nurse/midwife to deliver patient-centred care in line with NMBA standards.

Salary rates are $38.11 per hour with 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading. Multiple fixed-term, part-time positions are available for 6–12 months, with hours variable.

Qualifications

• Graduate EN role reporting to the allocated unit Line Manager.
• Support a registered nurse/midwife in patient-centred care as per NMBA standards.
• Adhere to Queensland Health Award provisions and Public Service values.
• Commit to safety, quality and continuous improvement in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care under supervision.
• Follow health and safety policies and quality standards.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Participate in professional development and competency checks.

Skills

Patient care

Quality standards

Health & safety

Nursing ethics

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Job description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

We are excited to welcome Graduate Enrolled Nurses (EN) to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. These positions report to the allocated unit Line Manager.

A Nurse Grade 3 is an Enrolled Nurse who supports a registered nurse/registered midwife in the provision of patient centred care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 3 and the Queensland Public Service values.
• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.

Salary rates: $38.11 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 3) (Multiple Fixed Term Temporary part-time positions, hours variable, for 6 - 12 months.).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/