An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH). The Registered Nurse (RN) leads and delivers person centred nursing care at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards of Practice. The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in the coordination and delivery of nursing care and has a wider role contributing to education, research, quality and safety in order to achieve the best patient outcomes.

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The Registered Nurse (RN) leads and delivers person centred nursing care at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards of Practice.

The Registered Nurse acts as a leader in the coordination and delivery of nursing care and has a wider role contributing to education, research, quality and safety in order to achieve the best patient outcomes. 

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) is currently operating at up to 12 beds. There is further capacity for the ICU to expand when fully commissioned. The ICU provides specialist care for trauma, medical and surgical specialities for the SCHHS, with other services planned for the near future. The unit strives to offer a culture of education, learning and support within the multi-disciplinary team.

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:

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• ICU qualifications and/or experience highly desirable
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Sunshine Coast Health Values.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, work health and safety and ethical behaviour.

Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $121 106 p.a., comprising salary rates: $41.73 - $53.5 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (temporary position available for up to 12 months, hours negotiable). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy 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.

• SC664954_RD (PDF, 419KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants