Registered Nurse - Outpatients
About The Position
Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Outpatients Department. We are recruiting to both a permanent part-time position and a temporary full-time/part-time parental leave to support the ongoing needs and growth of the department. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team while building your career with one of Queensland's leading healthcare providers. Working closely with the Clinical Nurses and Nurse Unit Manager, the successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Outpatients Department. In addition to providing exceptional clinical care, you will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support departmental portfolios, participate in service development activities, and help drive excellence in patient care delivery.
Requirements
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, patient-centred nursing care.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to delivering high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
- Sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise workload in a dynamic environment.
- A proactive approach to continuous learning, professional development and evidence-based practice.
- A positive, flexible attitude and a genuine commitment to Mater's values and mission.
- A passion for contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the Outpatients Department.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient, ambulatory care, procedural, medical, surgical, or acute care setting will be highly regarded.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care that meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
- Support the Clinical Nurses in coordinating and delivering efficient outpatient services.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations and patient flow activities within the Outpatients Department.
- Collaborate effectively with medical officers, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support quality improvement, accreditation, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives.
- Actively contribute to service development and innovation opportunities within the department.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
- Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing education and evidence-based practice.
- Advocate for patients and support them in making informed healthcare decisions.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, quality improvement and infection prevention.
- Participate in quality initiatives to continuously improve patient care and service delivery.
- Support and mentor students and less experienced staff members.
- Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing education and evidence-based practice.
Benefits
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
- Access to many staff benefits
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
