West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
* We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
* We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
* We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
About the role
The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who is accountable for practice at an advanced level, working collaboratively within the unit and with other members of the health care team including consumers/carers, other health professionals, general practitioners and other agencies (including non-Government agencies). This role provides the delivery of clinical care and support specific to the Paediatric Outpatient Department within a clinical outpatient setting. The role will work collaboratively with other clinical disciplines and with external stakeholders to ensure the Paediatric Outpatient Clinic provides family centred, responsive healthcare for our patients and their families.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in the area of Paediatric ambulatory services and Outpatient services delivering expert nursing care in complex situations while providing support and direction to other team members.
* Demonstrated ability to role model excellent standards of comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and documentation to facilitate quality patient outcomes, in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service and professional standards.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives and visitors and maintain a positive workplace culture through well developed consultation, liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Mandatory Requirements
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
Why choose us
* Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
* Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
* Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
* Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
* Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description, and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Clinical Nurse - Paediatric OPD, Queensland Health • Brisbane - West, Australia
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