Are you a Student in Nursing/Midwifery, Enrolled or Registered Nurse seeking casual shifts? The Gladstone Hospital are now accepting applications for their casual pool.

Work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional standards as well as being prepared to work shift work across multiple different clinical departments within the health service.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Submit your application today!

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital provides a range of services to Gladstone and the Banana region. A new emergency department is being built which will double the department's current capacity. Our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy will see Gladstone Hospital developed as a centre for emergency care, medical inpatient and day surgery excellence. This will optimise outreach services to deliver care closer to home in the Gladstone and Banana rural communities.

About the role:

The Student in Nursing or Midwifery is a member of the healthcare delivery team and:

• is an undergraduate student of nursing or midwifery; and
• is undertaking or has completed, on a full-time basis, the second semester of the second year of a pre-registration university program or is undertaking the fourth semester of a second year post graduate pre-registration university program in a nursing or midwifery qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

The Enrolled Nurse:

• Practises under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife, assisting with the care of recipients of healthcare services, as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Midwife.
• Seeks assistance and support in decision making from a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.

The Registered Nurse:

• Practises independently and interdependently.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for own actions and delegation of care to Enrolled Nurses (EN's), Assistants in Nursing (AIN's) and healthcare workers.
• Demonstrates evidence of increasing autonomy and exercises greater levels of professional judgement in the clinical environment as the employee moves from a beginning to an experienced practitioner.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). As a Student in Nursing/Midwifery to applicant is required to be undertaking or has completed on a full-time basis, the second semester of the second year of a pre-registration university program or is undertaking the fourth semester of a second-year post graduate pre-registration university program in a nursing or midwifery qualification approved by the NMBA.

• Committed to positively represent the CQ Health.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to change.
• Ability to use negotiation skills to avoid conflict and work with others.
• Ability to communicate oral and written information promptly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with other staff, patients, and carers.

What we offer:

Salary information:

• A salary between $40.46 - $63.92 p.h. (Including 23% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include 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 @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4B543536

Applications close: Sunday, 30 June 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL4B543536 - Student in NursingMidwifery CAS (PDF, 339KB)
  Role Description
  
  GL4B543536 - Enrolled Nurse CAS (PDF, 339KB)
  Role Description
  
  GL4B543536 - Registered Nurse CAS (PDF, 342KB)
  Role Description