Registered Nurse - Mental Health (Development position)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary rates

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking a temporary part-timeRegistered Nurse to provide contemporary, evidence-based care within an interprofessional team. You will assess and respond to changing patient needs, plan and evaluate nursing care, and support patient education to promote independence.

The role emphasises ethical practice, ongoing competence, and professional development within a flexible, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice.
• Apply clinical nursing expertise to deliver consumer/patient-centred care.
• Respond to changes in health status with advanced assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary, consumer/patient-centred care in collaboration with the interprofessional health care team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to optimise health outcomes.
• Provide teaching to patients and families to enable independence.
• Support colleagues and act with accountability within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

About the roleTemporary part time opportunity to provide contemporary evidence-based consumer / patient focused care, in collaboration with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate optimal health outcomes for the recipients of healthcare services and undertake delegated activities while assuming individual accountability for actions within the position and context of practice.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.Apply clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.