About the role

As a Clinical Nurse, you will utilise your advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to coordinate and deliver high-quality care for patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures. You will act as a role model within the team, support nursing staff in complex clinical situations, and help foster a culture of learning, safety, and evidence-based practice. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, Operating Theatre, you will also have opportunities to lead shifts, coordinate theatre teams, and assume professional leadership responsibilities when required.

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:

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.




Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.

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 protected, 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.

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📌 Clinical Nurse, Operating Theatre - Orthopaedics (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane