About the role
As a Clinical Nurse within the Skin Integrity Service, you will provide advanced clinical nursing care for patients with complex wounds and skin integrity concerns across the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Working within a specialised multidisciplinary team, you will apply expert clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, while supporting optimal skin integrity outcomes.
This role combines advanced clinical practice with education, leadership and quality improvement activities. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive wound management plans, provide education to patients and staff, contribute to research and service improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the organisation.
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 care and specialist expertise in skin integrity and wound management, including complex patient assessment, treatment planning and evaluation.
Support patients and families through education, guidance and evidence-based interventions that promote independence and improved health outcomes.
Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues in the management of complex skin integrity and wound care presentations.
Contribute to quality improvement, research and best practice initiatives that enhance patient care and service delivery across the Skin Integrity Service.
Promote a positive learning environment through mentoring, professional development activities and participation in clinical education and performance development initiatives.
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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