The Registered Nurse (Specialist Outpatients Department) works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable care is provided within the dynamic Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) setting.
Work closely with a wide range of other departments including Renal Services, Cancer Care Services, Allied Health, Department of Child Safety, Operational Services, and Community Services to provide optimal patient centred care.
Step into this role until August 2026 at 48 hours per fortnight.
About us:
The Specialist Outpatients Department (SOPD) spans 3 levels of the Rockhampton Hospital covering 9 major specialties including Cardiology, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), General Surgery, General Medicine, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, and Urology.
There are various other visiting specialties including Pacemaker clinic, Adult Congenital Heart Disease outreach clinic, as well as a number of telehealth clinics including Inflammatory Bowel Disease clinic.
About the role:
The Registered Nurse works within the scope of practice to assume responsibility for delivering competent, evidence-based nursing care.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience, competence, and effective integration of theory to practice.
Provide effective communication with members of the healthcare team, recipients of healthcare services, families, and other agencies in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse.
Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse/Nurse Unit Manager in clinical and organisational governance through active participation in team leadership and decision making.
Under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse/Nurse Unit Manager work to achieve best practice outcomes within the work unit environment.
About you:
Registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current practicing certificate are mandatory for this position.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $76,488 p.a.
is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
Contact Recruitment.
Central Queensland@health.qld.gov.au ( mailto: Recruitment.
Central Queensland@health.qld.gov.au )
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5 D631230
Applications close: Sunday, 27 April 2025
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