An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to join the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) to lead and deliver advanced, person-centred care. With at least 5 years of emergency nursing experience, the Clinical Nurse will coordinate teams, act as the shift point of contact, and support patient and staff safety. This role requires autonomous practice, leadership in clinical decision-making, and mentoring of junior staff. You'll manage a clinical portfolio, contribute to service KPIs, and support policy and education initiatives. Proficiency in both adult and paediatric care is essential. This is your chance to work in a dynamic, supportive environment and play a key role in shaping emergency care.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to join the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) to lead and deliver advanced, person-centred care. With at least 5 years of emergency nursing experience, the Clinical Nurse will coordinate teams, act as the shift point of contact, and support patient and staff safety. This role requires autonomous practice, leadership in clinical decision-making, and mentoring of junior staff. You'll manage a clinical portfolio, contribute to service KPIs, and support policy and education initiatives. Proficiency in both adult and paediatric care is essential. This is your chance to work in a dynamic, supportive environment and play a key role in shaping emergency care.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health 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 understand 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 code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.

Remuneration value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary between $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1) (full time or part time position available). 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).

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.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers 

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.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/  

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC641289_RD (PDF, 456KB)
  Role Description