An exciting opportunity exists for the Clinical Nurse to perform the role of Team Leader which involves coordinating staff, liaising with medical and other staff members, problem solving, conflict resolution, acting as the point of contact for the shift, ensuring patient safety and staff safety and allocating staff and skill mix at the Nambour General Hospital Emergency Department. 

Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) provides non-discretionary 24-hour emergency care where the is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making. They have the responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of the Nurse Grade 7 and an opportunity to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation.

As the Clinical Nurse (CN) you will be the role model of the desired behaviours, mentoring and coaching other staff within the department while also supporting the CNC and NUM.

Managing a portfolio is a requirement of this position which includes a departmental responsibility for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), providing education and contributing to the development and review of policies and procedures.

Paediatric experience is valuable for a CN lead in a paediatric footprint, yet proficiency in both adult and paediatric care is essential due to the requirement to work across diverse patient populations.

Your key responsibilities

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understand 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 6, Band 1 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.

Remuneration value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary between $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (F/T), or salary rates: $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. (P/T), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (full time or part time position available, hours negotiable). 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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