Metro North Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (Nurse Grade 5) to join the Surgical Procedure Allocation Centre (SPAC) at The Prince Charles Hospital.

Job details

About the role

As a Registered Nurse within SPAC, you will provide high-quality nursing services in accordance with NMBA standards, relevant legislation, and Queensland Health policies. Practising both independently and collaboratively, you will apply sound clinical judgement, demonstrate increasing professional autonomy, and assume accountability for your practice and delegated activities.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, Elective Surgery Coordinator, you will work closely with SPAC staff and the broader surgical program across TPCH and Metro North Health. Your role will focus on supporting elective surgery waitlisting, allocation and perioperative coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and service efficiency.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Apply clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
• Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

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

Documents

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

• PCH678323 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)