Permanent, part-time opportunity to provide advanced clinical nursing care to consumers with a variety of health needs while supporting the effective functioning of the unit through clinical leadership, education, and role modelling of evidence based, patient centred care.
About the role
The Clinical Nurse role at Kilcoy Hospital provides senior clinical capability within a rural acute care setting, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, leadership, and continuity of care. Working across varied clinical presentations, you will exercise sound clinical judgement and advanced nursing skills to deliver safe, effective and person‐centred care. You will play a key role in supporting daily operations by providing clinical leadership on shift, guiding less experienced nurses, and contributing to a positive and accountable team culture.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
* Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) - Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 6 Band 1 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health's commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
* Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
* Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
* Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.
* Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.
Benefits when working for us
* Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
* Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
* Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
* Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED