About the role
The Clinical Nurse - Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS) provides expert clinical nursing care within Queensland's Virtual Emergency Care Service based at the Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS). Working in an innovative virtual healthcare environment, the role delivers advanced assessment, care coordination and clinical decision-making for consumers accessing virtual emergency care services across Queensland.
The successful candidate will apply contemporary evidence-based nursing practice to support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of consumer care while contributing to education, leadership, quality improvement and service development activities. The role also provides support and guidance to nursing staff and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, patient-centred virtual care.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Provide advanced clinical nursing assessment, intervention and care coordination for consumers accessing the Virtual Emergency Care Service.
Apply expert clinical judgement and problem-solving skills to support safe, effective and evidence-based care in a virtual healthcare environment.
Provide leadership, support and clinical direction to nursing staff and other healthcare team members in complex clinical situations.
Work collaboratively with consumers, families, multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers to facilitate integrated and patient-centred care.
Contribute to education, quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that support innovation and excellence in virtual emergency care.
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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