Clinical Nurse - Acute Medical Unit - Mhb

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane’s Acute Medical Unit (AMU) have exciting opportunities for passionate and motivated Clinical Nurses.

We are searching for multiple exceptional and experienced Clinical Nurses with experience in an acute hospital setting to fill permanent open positions, 0.6 fortnightly minimum.

This ward provides early comprehensive assessment and ongoing care for acute patients under the care of an inpatient Medical team, including sub-specialty areas of Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Plastics, Neurology and Dermatology.

Salary range: $52.63 - $56.38 (Registered Nurse 2) per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager, our Clinical Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provides high quality patient care where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration, and communication for excellence in patient outcomes.
• Implements and evaluates evidence-based nursing interventions, initiates referrals, and discharge planning processes.
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups
• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices
• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines
• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information

While providing you the ability to work at the top of your scope, you will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable nursing team to assist you in providing exceptional care every time.

About you

You will be driven by a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can bring your energy and experience to this ward.

In order to be successful in this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Clinical Nurse (no restrictions)
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse in an acute hospital setting is essential (5+ years post graduate)
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision making skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Patient centric approach to care - commitment to ensuring the levels of service are always delivered to patients at all times

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Increase your take-home pay via Salary Packaging by allocating applicable living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via Salary Packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development through Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for dining, retail, travel & accommodation, other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Tuesday 9th April 2024. Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

For further information specific to the position, please contact Natasha McCarthy, CNC Emergency Services on ***************@mater.org.au  

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.