About the role
Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Enrolled Nurse to join our Orthopaedics/Surgical ward 8A. This opportunity is a permanent position working up to 32 hours per week.

As an enthusiastic and dedicated Enrolled Nurse you will work as part of a resilient, adaptable and proactive Orthopaedics team, continuing to provide exceptional care to patients and seamlessly integrate to hit-the-ground-running.  You will provide technical assistance during procedures, ensuring excellent standards of nursing care at all times. You will also work closely with patients and    their families ensuring they experience a sensitive, welcoming and friendly environment at all times.

Mater Nursing and Midwifery Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2025 Salary range: $35.88 - $38.21 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Enrolled Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a structured approach carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients.
• Within scope of practice, implements planned evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups.
• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices
• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines.
• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information.

While providing you the ability to work at the top of your scope, you will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable nursing team to assist you in providing exceptional care every time.

About you
Your experience will provide valued support to the team and the orthopaedic ward, utilising your enthusiasm and passion for nursing within a collaborative and professional environment.

In order to be successful in this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as an Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)
• At least 1 years’ experience as an Enrolled Nurse in surgical or orthopaedics is highly desirable.
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a  variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Patient centric approach to care - commitment to ensuring the levels of service are always delivered to patients at all times
• Availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including early, late, night and weekend shifts

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close 23rd September 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.