Lead Emergency Nurse: High-Impact Critical Care

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone is seeking a capable nurse leader for the Emergency Department. You will provide high-level nursing care for complex patients, applying advanced assessment and critical thinking to stabilise and treat patients in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor peers, drive evidence-based practice, and participate in clinical audits and quality initiatives, all while maintaining patient-centered care and collaboration with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Hold current AHPRA nursing registration with advanced assessment and care coordination skills.
• Postgraduate qualification is expected or completion within timeframe.
• Lead, mentor and educate fellow nurses to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level nursing care to patients with complex needs.
• Use advanced clinical skills and sound judgement on time-critical cases.
• Support, mentor and educate colleagues to build clinical confidence.
• Lead clinical audits, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate nursing qualification

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone is seeking a capable nurse leader for the Emergency Department. You will provide high-level nursing care for complex patients, applying advanced assessment and critical thinking to stabilise and treat patients in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor peers, drive evidence-based practice, and participate in clinical audits and quality initiatives, all while maintaining patient-centered care and collaboration with multidisciplinary