Enrolled Nurse Enrolled Nurse! Start your journey of excellence with the Central Sterilising Department, based at Rockhampton Hospital.

As the Enrolled Nurse, you will execute comprehensive, evidence-based reprocessing and sterilisation practices, overseen indirectly by the Registered Nurse.

If you have the ability to be proactive and a willingness to learn, while adopting new skills, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

The CSD is a critical service to the Rockhampton Hospital, reprocessing high volumes of reusable surgical instruments and other patient care related equipment daily. CSD functions within a team focused environment, to maintain objectives in productivity, which contributes directly to the continuum of patient care.

About the role:

The Enrolled Nurse in the Central Sterilising Department provides comprehensive, evidence-based, delegated reprocessing/sterilising practices under the supervision/indirectly of the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse CSD reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager of the Central Sterilising Department.

A Nurse Grade 3 is an Enrolled Nurse who supports a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife in the provision of person-centred care as specified by registration requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care.

About you:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory.
• A Certificate III in Sterilising Services is a mandatory requirement for this position and appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Consideration may be given to applicants who can provide of proof of actively and progressively studying towards completion of the Certificate III.
• CSD is a highly productive environment, this position requires all CSD personnel to undertake a variety of manual handling tasks daily in the CSD, such as standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, bending, and stretching. In addition to taking part in the cleaning of contaminated reusable medical devices.
• Whilst not mandatory perioperative instrument nursing experience is desirable.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $72,639 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.92 - $38.12 p.h.
• 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) RK4G580944.

Applications Sunday, 18 August 2024.

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK4G580944 - Enrolled Nurse (Central Sterilising Department) (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description