Clinical Nurse (Podiatry Wound Nurse) - Physiotherapy Department

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/563753
Closing date 26-May-2024
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Contact person Paula Easton
Contact details 07 4885 7609
Access theRole detailsThe Physiotherapy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse (Podiatry Wounds Nurse) to join their team on a temporary basis.How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunityThe Clinical Nurse coordinates the management of patient/client care and provides advanced level patient-focused evidence-based nursing care and plans. The Clinical Nurse also provides leadership and support to the podiatry department and education to colleagues and students. The Clinical Nurse provides wound care services as part of a multidisciplinary team to consumers of the Podiatry team at the Mackay Base Hospital.The role delivers services based on current best practice guidelines and evidence to consumers with chronic disease and ‘high' risk feet including amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, gross foot deformities and other conditions in conjunction.This position reports professionally to Nursing Director Stream 2 – Perioperative and Ambulatory Care. This position reports operationally to the Director of Physiotherapy.Wound management encompasses pre and post-operative care and an ongoing support networking for both patients and their families. The Clinical Nurse (Wound), provides inpatient and outpatient wound services to patients referred to the podiatry department, provides continuum of care through:

• Patient assessment involving the multi-disciplinary team.
• Wound assessment and relevant diagnostic evaluation (acute & chronic).
• Using appropriate dressings and wound care products.
• Consideration to multifactorial influences on wound healing.
• Providing follow-up contact and ongoing support to patient and family.
• Ability to work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team for wound management including members of the high-risk foot service (Podiatrists, Diabetes nurse educator, Psychologist, Dietician, Endocrinologist, General Surgeon and Orthopaedic Surgeon).

About the TeamOur Podiatry Service provides specialist assessment, treatment and advice for acute presentations, especially in relation to wound care and acute diabetic foot complications. Referrals are accepted from medical, nursing and allied health staff both from the hospital and community settings.About our Hospital and Health Servicehas 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A diverse work culture.
• Career development.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Education opportunities, Study and Research.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Fitness Passport.

Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants