About us:

The Rockhampton Hospital Surgical Unit is a 36 bed unit that provides an inpatient service to surgical patients in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The Unit offers a 24hour, 7 day a week service for all adult patients over the age of 17 and covers the following specialities:

• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
• Gynaecology
• Facio-maxillary (limited to patients awaiting transfer to Brisbane)
• Urology
• Opthalmology
• Dental

About the role:

• Engage in reflective and analytical practice and demonstrate professional and collaborative practice.
• Recognise and respond appropriately, and report sudden alterations, in the patient's condition resulting in the EN's workload changes, in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.
• Practice collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team to promote safety, mitigate risk and promote the consumer and carer engagement in decision making and identification of processes for escalation of concerns.
• Contribute to quality health care by providing health promotion and education to recipients of healthcare services and their careers and significant others.
• Under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife, work to achieve best practice outcomes within CQHHS.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrates sound evidence-based clinical skills for an Enrolled Nurse and knowledge in area of practice and setting working within the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse.
• Practices within the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)competency domains and standards for an Enrolled Nurse.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $72,639 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.92 – $38.12 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 RK4E563593.

Applications close: Thursday, 23 May 2024.