An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse - Geriatric Evaluation Management and Rehab Services (GEMR), Hospital in the Home (HITH), to co-ordinate and deliver person centred care at an advanced level to all patients admitted to the service. The CN is responsible for supporting the safe clinical management of GEMRHITH inpatients, they lead and promote optimal outcomes for all patients transferring to and being cared for within the GEMRHITH service.

Job details

The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) GEMRHITH is an 8-bed branch of the Hospital in the Home Program providing high quality acute, subacute, ambulatory and community geriatric and rehabilitation service. The service is focused on substituting admitted patient care within the hospital setting to the 'home' setting'. The GEMR HITH  Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) service is based at Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) and provides care to the Sunshine Coast region, operating 365 days a year.

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 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.

Remuneration value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary between $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (f/t), comprising salary rates: $54.44 - $58.30p.h. (p/t) employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG6 (1)) (Fixed term temporary full time and/or part time positions available for up to 3 years). 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.

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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.

• SC641900-RD (PDF, 421KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants