Support Older Patients When It Matters Most – Enrolled Nurse Opportunity
Permanent and temporary part-time Enrolled Nurse opportunities are available within the new Ward 6B Acute Cognitive Unit at Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, delivering specialised care to older patients within Metro South Health.
About This Role
Your new role:
As An Enrolled Nurse Within Ward 6B Acute Cognitive Unit, You Will Provide Safe, Evidence-based And Person-centred Care To Older Patients With Acute Cognitive And Geriatric Needs, Working Under The Direction Of a Registered Nurse Within a Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team, By
* Delivering compassionate nursing care to patients experiencing delirium, dementia, frailty and functional decline
* Supporting comprehensive assessment, care planning and evaluation in line with NMBA standards
* Communicating effectively with patients, carers and the healthcare team to support positive outcomes
* Assisting with coordination of care and adapting to changing clinical priorities
* Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a safe, high-quality clinical environment
About You
You are a motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality care to older people and enjoys working in a supportive, team-based environment, with:
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as an Enrolled Nurse
* A genuine interest in acute cognitive, geriatric or dementia care
* Sound clinical skills and the ability to work within scope under RN supervision
* Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach to care
* A commitment to ongoing learning, quality improvement and professional development
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What We Can Offer You
* Supportive leadership and a strong multidisciplinary team culture
* Access to structured orientation, education and mentoring
* Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
* You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About Us
Logan Hospital:
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are
better together
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.