Mater Private Hospital Townsville is inviting expressions of interest from experienced internal Registered Nurses who are ready to take the next step in their career by transitioning into a Clinical Nurse role within our Surgical Ward . The successful applicant will secure Part Time employment, working 32 hours per week. To be considered for this opportunity, this role requires participation in a 24/7 rotating roster including morning, afternoon, night shifts and weekends.
Salary range: $** - $** per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and the continuum of care
- Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of emergency procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
- Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
- Lead,
participate and collaborate with other key stakeholders in the design and implementation of continuous improvement activities and models of care for enhanced service provision.
- Liaise with other senior nursing roles and multidisciplinary teams to ensure strong communication networks are maintained.
- Identify and actively communicate future issues and new directions for the service.
- Escalate issues impacting on clinical practice and care delivery.
- Establishes and promotes effective model of care with family that ensure continuity of care.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will possess:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Extensive demonstrated experience in a surgical ward
- Minimum three years’ post-registration experience in a surgical or high-acuity environment
- Postgraduate qualification in critical care (or working towards) is desirable
- You will have robust leadership ability and experience, as well as excellent time management skills
- A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
- Demonstrated high level of communication and the ability to communicate with your team as an effective senior leader