Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous superannuation

Wellness program

Career training and development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking Graduate Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. Nurse Grade 3 role supports a registered nurse/midwife in patient-centred care under NMBA standards and Queensland Health guidelines.

Multiple fixed-term, part-time positions with hours variable for 6–12 months. Competitive pay at $38.11 per hour with 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading, plus flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nurse registered under NMBA standards and codes.
• Commitment to safety and quality in healthcare.
• Ability to provide patient-centred care within scope of position.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Fulfil responsibilities in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) and standard statements.
• Understand broad safety and quality responsibilities and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Notify relevant officers if concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
• Practice in accordance with professional ethics and legislation affecting nursing practice.

Job description

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.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).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/careersAs a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:A wellness program;Generous superannuation;Flexible work arrangements;Career training and development; andSalary packaging.Check out the latest updates here:https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.