About us:

The Emergency Department is a dynamic workplace which treats both Adult and Paediatric populations. It is made up of 17 acute patient treatment areas, 3 resuscitation bays, triage, and Queensland Ambulance Service assessment areas, and a Fast-Track area which treats less acute presentations. The Emergency Department also manages a 12-bed Short Stay Unit.

The department sees an average of 140 patients per 24-hour period, managing a vast range of clinical presentations, and works with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds. As a result of being a referral hospital for Central Queensland, the Emergency Department sees a large amount of critically unwell and trauma cases and works closely with the Royal Flying Doctor's Service (RFDS).

About the role:

• Practise independently and interdependently to provide professional nursing services.
• Deliver a high standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise.
• Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
• Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills, and attitude specific to interdisciplinary learning by supporting a learning environment and participating in learning activities/opportunities.
• Take and provide direction in developing pathways of care to improve patient outcomes.
• Practice in accordance with any applicable code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within the scope of the position.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Interpersonal and communication skills that support competent health care practice, delegation and supervision of Enrolled Nurses and Students in Nursing.
• Demonstration in the provision of safe, evidence based, client focused care within the Emergency Department setting.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond to the deteriorating patient within the Emergency Department setting.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $117,580 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $40.51 - $51.97 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C555108.

Applications close: Tuesday, 4 June 2024