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Work type : Permanent
Location : South Brisbane
Categories : Clinical Nursing / Midwifery
About the role
Mater Health Brisbane is seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Outpatient Department of Urology in a maximum term part-time role working 3 days per week for 12 months.
The Urology Department is a dynamic unit with a focus on innovative practice and continuous improvement, providing care to locally referred patients as well as patients referred from the Wide Bay / Fraser Coast region.
This Brisbane-based role involves coordination of Urology patients through nursing phone assessments, direct face-to-face outpatient assessment, clinical interventions, the provision of education and clinical support to ward staff and liaison with patients, GPs and Urology Consultants.
This role will see you demonstrate your commitment to providing quality clinical care whilst providing case management support to patients.
It is a rewarding opportunity for an accomplished Registered Nurse to gain further experience in a challenging and varied role that will develop your clinical management skills in Urology and provide dedicated support to a complex patient group within an evolving team.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive Urology phone & preadmission assessments to the outreach community
Liaise with Urology Consultants and escalating patient concerns when required
Ensure that patients are optimised for care when scheduled for theatre
Provide education and support to patients and ward staff
Provide clinical support to Mater Brisbane
Participate in regular professional development team meetings
Manage relationships and liaise effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of optimal health care
Effectively manage/identify risk, report patient complaints and implement strategies to ensure that quality is integrated into service provision
Contribute to planning and evaluation processes at the Department of Urology
Qualifications
High levels of communication skills when liaising with patients, families and staff within professional, legal and ethical parameters
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of optimal patient outcomes
Current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse (no restrictions)
Demonstrated clinical leadership skills
Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated commitment to professional development of yourself and staff members
Ability to contribute to departmental research activities
Knowledge of elective surgery implementation standards (ESIS)
Knowledge of specialist outpatient service implementation standards (SOSIS)
Knowledge of Clinical prioritisation criteria (CPC) and triage guidelines that guide nurse-led triage
Benefits
Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Make your move with Mater.
For more information regarding the role, please contact Charmain Nissen (Nurse Unit Manager -AOPS) on .
Applications close on Tuesday 2nd December
Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised : 18 Nov
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