Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd in Buderim Private Hospital on the Sunshine Coast seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the General Surgical Ward / Orthopaedics Ward. Permanent part-time role with a 24/7 rotating roster and opportunities for professional development.

You will bring a Bachelor of Nursing, AHPRA registration, at least 12 months in acute care, and a strong commitment to patient safety. Vaccinations and background checks will be required, with salary packaging and extra benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience in an acute care/hospital setting.
• Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvements.
• Desire for ongoing professional development.
• Availability to work across a 24/7 fortnightly rotating roster.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations and clear background checks.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient safety

Professional development

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse – General Surgical Ward / Orthopaedics Surgical Ward

Employment Term: Permanent. Part Time Opportunities Available.

Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast QLD.

Remuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.

Relocation: Relocation Assistance may be available by negotiation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

What makes a difference for us?

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in an acute care/hospital setting


• Bachelor of nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration


• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvements


• Desire for ongoing professional development


• Availability to work across a 24/7 fortnightly rotating roster


• 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

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare family.

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.

When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

UnitingCare – Join us.

www.unitingcareqld.com.au