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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/Frazer coast region.
This position is a Brisbane-based role and 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. This is a rewarding opportunity for an accomplished Registered Nurse to gain further experience in a challenging and varied role which will develop your clinical management skills in Urology, providing dedicated support to a complex patient group within an ever-progressing team.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Providing comprehensive patient Urology phone & preadmission assessments to the outreach community
Liaising with Urology Consultants and escalating patient concerns when required
Ensuring that patients are optimised for care when scheduled for theatre
Provide education and support to patients and ward staff
Providing clinical support to Mater Brisbane
Participating in regular career development team meetings
Managing relationships and liaising effectively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of optimal health care
Effectively managing / identifying risk, reporting patient complaints and implementing strategies to ensure that quality is integrated in to service provision
Contribute to planning and evaluation processes at the Department of Urology
About you
To be considered for this role, you will have:
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
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
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
Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
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.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. 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 **** E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
02 Dec **** E. Australia Standard Time
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