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.