Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Surgical Ward

UnitingCare Hospital; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave 12 weeks

Job summary

UnitingCare Hospital Buderim Private Hospital on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopaedics Surgical Ward. Permanent Part Time opportunities, with a $42.50–$54.62 per hour plus Super and NFP salary packaging.

You will provide holistic nursing care in a fast-paced surgical ward, support other nurses and influence patient outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, AHPRA registration and at least 12 months post-graduate surgical ward experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of 12 months post-graduate experience within a surgical ward and/or acute care/hospital setting.
• Full Australian Working Rights (please note, sponsorship cannot be provided).
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high‑quality and holistic nursing care to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Provide supervision and support to Enrolled Nurses and healthcare students as appropriate.
• Support families and carers and work collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Surgical ward experience

Australian Working Rights

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent

AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse – Orthopaedics Surgical Ward | Buderim Private Hospital Employment Term: Permanent Part Time Opportunities Available Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast Remuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 phr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private Hospital As one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. With a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast that’s 40 years in the making, Buderim Private Hospital partners with our patients to deliver personalised one-on-one care from the heart and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. An integral part of our team, as a Registered Nurse, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

Your part in our Buderim Hospital team

Our Orthopaedic Surgery Ward provides care across a range of specialties, including Orthopaedics, Urology and Spinal Surgery. This fast-paced and rewarding environment offers exposure to a diverse patient cohort and opportunities to further develop your clinical expertise in acute surgical nursing. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education, mentorship and succession planning opportunities, enabling you to build a rewarding career and progress into future leadership and specialist nursing roles. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality and holistic nursing care to patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds, including support for their families and carers. You will practice both independently and collaboratively, accepting accountability for your own clinical practice while providing delegation, supervision and support to Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and healthcare students in accordance with professional nursing standards.

What makes a difference for us?

Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration, Minimum of 12 months post-graduate experience within a surgical ward and/or acute care/hospital setting Full Australian Working Rights (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time) Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, A commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

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