Registered Nurse - Lagoon Ward

Deliver Person-Centred Care in a Dynamic Medical Unit

Build your clinical expertise while working with a collaborative team caring for a diverse range of acute and complex medical patients! Temporary part-time opportunities!

About This Role

About your role

Join Lagoon Ward at Redland Hospital, a dynamic 28-bed medical unit combining a 16-bed Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) with a 12-bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care across MAPU and acute/subacute medicineAssess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient careCare for patients with complex medical conditions including cardiac, stroke, respiratory, diabetes and renal presentationsCollaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare teamDevelop your clinical skills in patient assessment, care coordination and discharge planningContribute to patient flow and contemporary demand management practicesParticipate in quality improvement, clinical education and evidence-based practiceWork across different Bayside Health Service sites as required

About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and is motivated to continue developing their clinical expertise in acute and subacute medical nursing.

Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred careStrong clinical assessment, planning, prioritisation and decision-making skillsAbility to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditionCommitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional developmentEffective communication and collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork skillsAbility to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider teamCommitment to quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance

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What We Can Offer You

We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your roleYou'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Redland Hospital

Redland Hospital is the major health centre for adults and children in the Redlands and Brisbane's southern bayside suburbs. We provide a range of services including emergency care, primary health and minor injury care, acute and subacute medicine, general surgery, maternity and paediatric, mental specialist outpatient and mental health care.

It's an exciting time as our Redlands Coast community grows bringing a diverse range of patients & an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. With more beds, new and expanding services the Redland Hospital expansion provides a range of opportunities to pursue and build a long-term career, enjoy a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a vibrant community!

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.