Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department

About the role

Queensland Health is recruiting a Clinical Nurse for the Emergency Department at Redcliffe Hospital. You will provide advanced clinical nursing care to patients with a wide range of conditions, from minor illness and injury to complex, life-threatening emergencies, applying expert clinical knowledge, critical thinking and evidence-based practice in a fast-paced acute care setting. As a senior member of the nursing team, you will lead, educate and support registered nurses and other healthcare staff, help with quality improvement and assist with the day-to-day running of the department.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with acute, complex and rapidly changing conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Provide leadership, support and clinical guidance to registered nurses and non-registered staff, especially on complex presentations and emergencies.
• Respond quickly to sudden changes in patient condition using advanced assessment, problem-solving and intervention skills.
• Contribute to education, mentorship and professional development activities.
• Lead and take part in quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice initiatives.

What we offer

• Career and development opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• A safe, flexible workplace that promotes work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary with annual increases.
• Superannuation contribution of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.

Applications received through third parties such as recruitment agencies will not be accepted; interested candidates should apply directly through the employer's careers page.