AddressProvide care in the community following hospital intervention to enable seamless transition of care for discharged patients
An opportunity has become available for an Enrolled Nurse (Complex Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide generalist care to patients within the community under the supervision of a senior nurse
- Possess varied specialist nursing skills, with knowledge and experience in independent community-based generalist nursing
- Be proactive in own professional development and maintain competencies, identifying learning needs and actively seeking opportunities
- Utilise a variety of software applications and digital systems
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Interstate/International candidates may be eligible (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!
Salary
- Permanent part time (30 hours p.f)
- Base salary ranging from $35.93 - $38.13 per hour
About Us
Integrated Multi-disciplinary, Post-Acute and Complex Care Team (IMPACCT) Services comes under the overarching leadership of Emergency and Specialist Services, Integrated Care Services.
Incorporated into the IMPACCT Services team the Multi-disciplinary Avoidance and Post-acute Service (MAPS) provides a 7-day a week service which provides care in the community in the vital two weeks following hospital intervention to enable seamless transition of care for discharged patients. Those who would otherwise have to wait longer in hospital for allied health interventions or up to two weeks at home before receiving ongoing community service from the Non-government Organisation (NGO) sector. MAPS will also focus on identifying and providing care to community dwelling individuals who would otherwise be at risk of presenting to the acute hospitals through direct referrals form General Practitioners (GPs) and the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 1 July 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC572542
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
