An exciting opportunity exists for the Registered Nurse to act as a leader in the coordination and delivery of nursing care with a wider role in contributing to education, research, quality, and safety in order to achieve the best patient outcomes at the Paediatric Critical Care Unit.

The Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) is a 4-bed unit that provides dedicated specialist expertise and resources for the care and support of children and their families, using the skills of medical, nursing, and allied health staff qualified and experienced in the management of critically ill children. The SCUH Paediatric CCU provides a level 4 service and will increase its capability to provide a level 5 service in the future. The unit provides a Level 4 Intensive Care service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 5 and the Queensland Public Service values.
• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.

Salary between $80,342 - $103,053 p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $40.51 - $51.97 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) (Nurse Grade 5) (full time and part time positions available). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Workforce Attraction and Incentive Scheme. (Permanent or temporary fixed term equal to or greater than 12 months employment)

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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/careers  ( https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/careers%C2%A0 )