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• The West Moreton Nursing and Midwifery Resource Team (NMRT) have a specialised training opportunity for Registered Nurses to upskill and participate in the Transition to Acute Care Practice Program.
About the role
NMRT Transition to Acute Care Practice Program has been designed to support the development of nurses requiring upskilling and transitional support nurses back to the acute care setting within Ipswich Hospital.
NMRT operates a seven-day service, 24 hours a day. Our team support WMHS organisational and operational needs by assisting in day-to-day emergent leave replacement. Our nursing team provides quality, timely and excellent patient care across most clinical departments | wards of Ipswich Hospital.
Registered Nurses accepted into this program will be required to:
- Accept a 0.63 – 0.84 FTE temporary contract within the Nursing and Midwifery Resource Team.
- Meet program expectations outlined below:
- Completion of ieMR PowerChart and MAR training
- 100% completion mandatory training.
- Completion of Pre-Program Self-Assessment to measure the confidence | knowledge | skills of staff before commencement of the program.
- Commencement and completion of the State-wide Acute Care Transition Program (TSP).
- Attendance to the NMRT Clinical Skills Workshop.
- Successful completion of Clinical Performance Assessment Tool
- Subsequent education professional development growth plans
- Completion of workbook assessment and clinical reflection
- Completion of Post-Program Self-Assessment to measure the confidence | knowledge | skills of staff on completion of the program.
This advertisement is part of a rolling recruitment process; applications will be assessed as received. There will be 3 intakes per year to this program.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Commitment to program requirements
- Adherence to professional code of conduct
- Current AHPRA registration
- Effective communication skills
- Adherence to WM values
- Commitment to provide patient and family centred care.
- Understanding of professional scope of practice.
Mandatory Requirements:
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.