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Enrolled Nurse - Acute Cognitive Unit
Meadowbrook
Compassionate Care for Older Adults Starts Here
Join Logan Hospital's new Acute Cognitive Unit and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults through compassionate, specialised care.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MS08688274 |
| Closing date | 02-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Up to 10 months |
| Contact person | Jessica Harnett |
| Contact details | 07 2891 9066 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new role:
As an Enrolled Nurse in Ward 6B's Acute Cognitive Unit, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to older people with complex cognitive and medical needs. Working alongside experienced nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you'll contribute to improving patient outcomes in a purpose-designed environment focused on reducing functional decline and supporting quality of life.
- Support patients experiencing dementia, delirium, frailty and functional decline.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor, document and communicate patient progress effectively.
- Provide education and support to patients, families and carers.
About you:
You're a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about caring for older people and enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- A genuine interest in dementia, geriatric and cognitive care.
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork and relationship-building abilities.
- A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
- Knowledge of quality, safety and evidence-based practice principles.
- Resilience, adaptability and a patient-focused approach.
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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.
About us:
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.
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 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.
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