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 safe, 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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