Clinical Nurse (Day Surgery Services)

Job Description

About us:Day Surgery Services manages the Preadmission Clinic, Day Surgery Ward, Endoscopy Unit (Procedure Room), Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (Recovery) and support is given to the Clinical Nurse in the Acute Pain Service. These components of the Day Surgery Services collaborate as an integrated Day Surgery Service. The pre-admission consists of 6 consult rooms with a 10-chair waiting area. Day Surgery consists of a 10 bed and 7 recliner open plan unit. The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit has 9 bays which receives from 5 Operating Theatres, 2 Procedure Rooms as well as the MRI suite. Both elective and emergency surgical patients are managed within the service.About the role:The Clinical Nurse (CN) is required to lead and deliver person centred nursing care within a dynamic health environment at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Registered Nurse Standards of Practice. They are required to provide clinical leadership for clinical practice, education and research. This position is responsible for coordination of portfolios and providing professional advice. The Clinical Nurse is required to apply critical thinking across all of the 5 domains as well as the expectation to work collaboratively to coordinate and support practice changes and clinical innovation.About you: Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a current practicing certificate are mandatory for this position. Although not mandatory, a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience and a relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards it is desirable for this position. What we offer:Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,992 p.m. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options 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 apply, please submit the following: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. 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 Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C624281 Applications close: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 #Rockhampton Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each. #J-18808-Ljbffr