Address- Mental Health - Drug & Alchohol Unit
- $35.20 - $39.78/hr
- Rotating 24/7 roster
- Full time and part time opportunities
Caring, organised and passionate about excellent patient care- Is this you?
About the role
Damascus Health Services located within Brisbane Private Hospital are seeking experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join their Mental Health department on either a part time or full time basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided.
About us
Brisbane Private is a 181-bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 15 operating theatres and 2 more to be opened in April 2024, conveniently located above the Roma Street Parklands. Specialties include neurosurgery, orthopaedics, spinal, plastics, urology, ENT, general surgery, Rehabilitation and delivery of Brisbane's leading private drug and alcohol programs from Damascus Health Services.
As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care to individuals/groups under the direction and supervision (either indirect or direct) of the RN
- Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
- Administer medications according to state law and organization policy
- Act as a role model for Safe Practice
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 2 years as an EN within a hospital or Drug & Alchohol setting
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Advanced Diploma in Mental Health (desired)
- Enrolled Nurse Qualification in Monitoring and Administering IV Medications
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Advanced level of clinical skills (desired)
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our hospitals are supported by our central support office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance
- Continuous professional development, education & support growth
- Gym passport
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Remuneration: If you are successful for this role, you will receive a salary based on the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope -Queensland- Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2021 (salaries range between $35.20- $39.78/hr for Enrolled Nurses)
Applications close: 4th July, 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
