Join our dynamic Emergency Department team as a Clinical Nurse, where every day presents an exhilarating opportunity to make a life-saving impact and provide vital care in critical moments!
The Emergency Department is a fast-paced environment serving both adult and paediatric patients, featuring 17 acute treatment areas, three resuscitation bays, triage areas, and a Fast-Track section for less urgent cases, along with a 12-bed Short Stay Unit. Caring for an average of 150 patients daily, our team addresses a wide array of clinical presentations and collaborates with culturally diverse communities.
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About us:
The Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.
Specialist Medical Services offered at the Rockhampton Hospital include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.
Rockhampton Hospital has recently gained accreditation for training in emergency medicine as well as being accredited for training in General Surgery, Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Psychiatry.
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse (CN) role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with diverse health care needs, ensuring quality standards are met.
The CN provides clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education, and research. The role supports management activities including portfolio responsibilities.
About you:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practising certificate.
- While not mandatory, a relevant post graduate qualification in emergency care would be highly desirable.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at [email protected] and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5B622400
Applications close: Monday, 7 April 2025
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