Registered Nurse

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Logan Hospital, part of the Queensland Government health system, seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred care for patients with frailty, dementia, and cognitive impairment in Ward 2Q. You will perform thorough assessments, care planning, and collaborative care delivery within a multidisciplinary team.

Join a teaching hospital environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development and quality improvement, with opportunities for mentorship and career

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Australian registration.
• Experience in geriatric nursing and care of patients with frailty, dementia or cognitive impairment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing care to patients with complex biopsychosocial needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, care planning, implementation and evaluation of outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical education and supportive mentorship of junior staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Nursing Registration

Job description

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.Your new role:Join the team at Ward 2Q, Logan Hospital, where you will deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to patients with complex biopsychosocial needs. Our 28-bed unit combines complex discharge planning and Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), supporting patients experiencing frailty, disability and cognitive impairment who require ongoing care beyond the acute setting.Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care through effective assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.Support patients with complex needs, including frailty, dementia and cognitive impairment, providing compassionate and individualised care.Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical education and a positive team culture while supporting and guiding less experienced staff.About you:You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You bring strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and are committed to continuous learning and professional development.Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in geriatric nursing, with an understanding of the needs of patients experiencing frailty, dementia and cognitive impairment.Strong communication, critical thinking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise care, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and supporting the development of colleagues through teamwork, mentorship and clinical guidance.Check out our quick tips and application essentials!What we can offer you:We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your roleYou'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.About us:Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCEOur values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.We are better together.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.