Registered Nurse - Transition to Acute Care Practice Program

West Moreton Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Salary packaging

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Queensland is offering a specialised nursing training opportunity for Registered Nurses to upskill through the Transition to Acute Care Practice Program. The role is a 0.63–0.84 FTE, six-month temporary contract with the NMRT.

You will complete required training, participate in the statewide program, attend the clinical skills workshop, and undertake assessments and reflections to advance professional development under West Moreton Health values Connect, Respect and Excel.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a RN.
• Commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete ieMR PowerChart and MAR training.
• Attend mandatory training and pre/post assessments.
• Participate in the State-wide Acute Care Transition Program.
• Attend NMRT Clinical Skills Workshop and assessments.
• Develop education plans and reflection journals.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional standards

Ethical practice

Patient-centred care

Scope of practice understanding

West Moreton Health values

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Job description

The West Moreton Nursing and Midwifery Resource Team (NMRT) have a specialised training opportunity for Registered Nurses to upskill and participate in the Transition to Acute Care Practice Program.About the roleAccept a 0.63 - 0.84 FTE 6 month temporary contract within the Nursing and Midwifery Resource Team.Meet program expectations outlined below:Completion of ieMR PowerChart and MAR training100% completion Mandatory Training.Completion of Pre-Program Self-Assessment to measure the confidence | knowledge | skills of staff before commencement of the program.Commencement and completion of the State-wide Acute Care Transition Program (TSP).Attendance to the NMRT Clinical Skills Workshop.Successful completion of Clinical Performance Assessment Tool Subsequent education professional development growth plansCompletion of workbook assessment and clinical reflectionCompletion of Post-Program Self-Assessment to measure the confidence | knowledge | skills of staff on completion of the program.This advertisement is part of a rolling recruitment process; applications will be assessed as received.About youCommitment to meeting program requirements.Current AHPRA registration.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.A patient and family centred approach to care.Understanding of professional scope of practice.Alignment with West Moreton Health values: Connect, Respect and Excel.Mandatory Requirements:Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16About West Moreton HealthWest Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.What it's like to work with us | West Moreton HealthWhy choose usProfessional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.To applyFor further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.