Overview

Enrolled Nurse – Casual Pool
Location: St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay QLD

Employment Term: Casual opportunities available

Role purpose

Deliver safe and holistic care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, applying best clinical practice to support patient outcomes and a safe care environment.

Responsibilities

- Deliver exceptional person-centred care by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and applying strong communication and customer service skills.
- Apply sound clinical practice to ensure a protected environment and promote optimal patient health.
- Effectively exchange information with the Registered Nurse regarding patient responses to treatment and nursing care.
- Demonstrate application of clinical and workplace risk management principles.
- Collaborate with other health professionals to coordinate care and achieve optimum patient outcomes.
- Assist with appropriate allocation of staff, delegation of work, and maintain effective communication within the team.

Qualifications and requirements

- Diploma of Nursing or equivalent and AHPRA registration.
- Minimum 12 months post-graduate experience in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience in one or more of the following clinical areas:



General Medical/Surgical, High Dependency/Cardiac, Rehabilitation.
- Full Australian Working Rights (note: sponsorship is not available).
- Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to obtain required vaccinations per infection control requirements and to undergo a national criminal history check and functional assessment.

Benefits and eligibility

- NFP Salary Packaging: potential tax savings on everyday expenses and meals (up to specified limits).
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance.
- Employee discounts, wellbeing programs, and access to career development opportunities.
- Paid parental leave and partner leave provisions (subject to service eligibility).

About the employer: St Stephens Hospital is part of Uniting Care, a not-for-profit provider with a focus on compassionate, inclusive care and child-safe practices. For more information about the organization, visit the Uniting Care Queensland website.

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