An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse (Nurse Grade 5) to join the Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) and Discharge Centre at Nambour General Hospital. In this role you will provide safe, high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
MAPU is a 12-bed unit caring for a broad range of medical conditions, often for patients transferred from the Emergency Department, with an average stay of 24–48 hours. The role also includes working within the Discharge Centre, a busy 7 bed/6 chair unit that plays a vital role in facilitating early discharge and hospital efficiency.
Key Responsibilities include:
Deliver protected, patient-centred care
by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.
Support safe and efficient patient flow
, including short-stay management in MAPU and early discharge coordination in the Discharge Centre.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
to achieve quality health outcomes and provide appropriate referrals.
Contribute to continuous improvement
through clinical leadership, mentoring, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.
Salary rates: $41.73 - $53.53 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (temporary part time position available for up to six months, Hours Negotiable.).
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.
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.
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.
We are a values-based organisation, 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.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Medical Assessment And Planning Unit
🏢 Sunshine Coast University Hospital
📍 Queensland