About us:

The Gladstone Emergency Department is a 24 hours public department providing initial treatment for all, definitive care for many; and resuscitation and stabilisation of emergencies or unwell patients prior to transfer to tertiary centres or admission to Gladstone Hospital.

About the role:

The Registered Nurse provides direct clinical care to the acutely ill patients in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) – Gladstone Hospital. The Registered Nurse (RN) is supported by Clinical Nurses (CN) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). A Nurse Grade 5 is a Registered Nurse who provides nursing services within health service settings and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.

About you:

Mandatory qualification/s: Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Proven ability to provide clinical education and support and demonstrate own ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability with decision making and problem solving in relation to, but not limited to negotiation and patient care planning.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Knowledge of legal and professional responsibilities, including ability to demonstrate competency as outlined in the National and Midwifery Board of Australia, Registered Nurse, Standards for Practice.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $8,365 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 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) GL4F572072.

Applications close: Sunday, 30 June 2024.