Enrolled Nurse

About the Team

The Surgical Outpatient Department at the Queensland Children's Hospital encompasses 1B (orthopaedics) 2D (ophthalmology) and 3A (Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery) and 3B/6H (Paediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Limb Surgery and Gastroenterology)

About the Role

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) practices under direct and/or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) utilising clinical skills to provide evidence-based person-centred care within the Surgical Outpatient Department. The EN consolidates knowledge and skills moving from beginner to experienced, applying their depth of knowledge and competence to effectively develop, provide and evaluate patient care, with regular communication and/or assistance from the Registered Nurse.

This is an opportunity to work in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department (1B). You will need to be available to work Monday to Friday and any 8 hour day shift (between the hours of 0730 and 1730)

Autonomy

• Work at all times under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work may be overseen by an Enrolled Nurse (EN)
• Onsite supervision required.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.