We're excited to welcome a Clinical Nurse to our Ophthalmology Outpatient Service
The Ophthalmology Clinical Nurse (CN) is to lead and deliver person centred nursing care at an advanced level. The CN is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinic decision making. They have the responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of the Nurse Grade 7 and to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation.
In accordance with the Specialist Outpatient Services Implementation Standard (SOSIS), the CN manages the streaming of referrals, managing ophthalmology waitlists, clinic management, advice and support to the nursing and MDT.
Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
Provides clinical oversight and clinical direction inclusive of all Ophthalmology Outpatient staff and MDT.
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Sunshine Coast Health Values.
Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, work health and safety and ethical behaviour.
Remuneration value up to $97 606 p.a., comprising salary between $ $ p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $ $58.30 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade Permanent Part-Time position available, 56 hrs p.f.). 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:
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.
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