An opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to lead and deliver person-centred nursing care at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. The Clinical Nurse is expected to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision-making. The Heart Failure staff support the Cardiology Service at both the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Biretinya and Gympie Hospital, with a plan to expand to Nambour in the future. Services provide inpatient, outpatient, and community-based education and support liaising with the medical, nursing, and allied health teams.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south to Gympie in the north. The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers, and the community. We respect, protect, and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understood to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
* Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) - State 2015 - Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 6, Band 1 and the Queensland Public Service values.
* Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
* Practice in accordance with the code of ethics, professional standards, and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within the scope of the position.
Why work for us? We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages, and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.
Remuneration value up to $79,140 p.a., comprising salary rates $54.44 - $58.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Part-time position, 45.6 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Workforce Attraction and Incentive Scheme.
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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/
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