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Enrolled Nurse


Ipswich Hospital and Ripley Specialised Inpatient Service

We are seeking ENs to join our team

The following services are looking for ENs across the Ipswich Hospital and Ripley Specialised Inpatient Service:

• Nursing and Midwifery Resource Team
• Cardiac Care
• Emergency
• Medical
• Older Persons
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatrics
• Palliative Care
• Rehabilitation
• Special Care Nursery
• Surgical
This advertisement is part of a rolling recruitment process, applications will be assessed with panels conducted monthly according to current service requirements.

Job details

Position status Contract,Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 3, Nurse Grade 4
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM680155_05
Closing date 31-Oct-2026
Job duration Various
Contact person Jude Brown
Contact details 07 3413 7656
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About the role

Multiple opportunities available.  

** See attached Service description for each speciality** 

The Enrolled Nurse (EN with Endorsement) supports a registered nurse in the provision of person and family centred, quality, safe patient care specified by the standards of practice and registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).  This care will be evidenced by educational preparation, adhering to relevant legislation and context of care.  

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:  

  • ​Contemporary clinical knowledge and experience in the area of general medical and surgical nursing or a passion to learn and work with medical and surgical patient groups
  • High level of communication skills and ability to escalate issues to a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
  • Consistent delivery of a high level of services to patients, parents, caregivers and families, demonstrating rapport building skills, listening skills and empathy.
  • Self-management skills, displaying flexibility and adapting to unexpected change.
  • Respect for the unique and diverse needs of patients, families and people delivering quality, safe patient centred care.
  • Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidence based practices.
  • Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

  • We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
  • We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
  • We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

Why choose us

  • Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
  • Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
  • Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
  • Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
  • Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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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