Support older patients to thrive through compassionate care, connection and early recovery at Redland Hospita

Join the Eat Walk Engage team and play a vital role in improving patient wellbeing by supporting mobility, nutrition, cognitive stimulation and independence for older inpatients.

Job details

Your new role:

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver delegated clinical support activities that help prevent delirium, reduce functional decline and promote recovery for older patients at Redland Hospital. Under the guidance of health professionals, you will provide patient-centred interventions, support group activities, engage with patients and carers, and contribute to safe, high-quality care within your defined scope of practice. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping older adults maintain independence, confidence and quality of life during their hospital journey.

About you:

You are a compassionate and motivated team member who is passionate about supporting older people to achieve better health outcomes through safe, respectful and person-centred care.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication skills with patients, carers and health professionals
• Commitment to supporting patient mobility, nutrition, cognition and independence
• Demonstrated ability to follow delegated care activities within scope of practice
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

We are better together.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)
  
  MS07687473 Role Description (PDF)