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An exciting opportunity exists for a  Registered Nurse to join the Transition Program within the Interventional Suites and Clinical Investigations Unit. 

The Interventional Suites manages its own admission and recovery pathways, ensuring patients experience seamless, continuous care throughout their procedural journey.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to participate in our structured transition program, designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to practise independently as a member of the Interventional Suites nursing team. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who is highly motivated, committed to professional growth, and able to proactively assess and address their own learning needs while maintaining a positive and adaptable approach.

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:

• Prepare patients for their procedures and assist the interventionalist in the following:
  – Diagnostic angiography,
  – Interventional Angiography - Angioplasty and stenting,
  – Coiling and embolisation.
  – Device implantation (CVAD / PPM).
  – Drainages and aspirations.
  – Thermo / RF Ablation procedures.
  – CT and USS procedures.
• Administer procedural sedation and monitor patient vital signs throughout.
• Perform post procedure cares, including post anaesthetic.

Salary between $85 236 - $109 330 p.a. or $3267.10 - $4190.60p.f. (f/t) or salary rates: $42.98 - $55.13 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (Multiple Fixed Term Temporary Full-time and/or Part-time positions available, 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.

• SC675789_RD (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)