Clinical Nurse Research General Surgery and Trauma

The General Surgery and Trauma Services are seeking a part time Clinical Nurse Research to advance both departments from established quality improvement and informal research activities to structured, sustainable, and self-funding research programs.

The Research Nurse will provide interdepartmental coordination of research and quality improvement activities, working collaboratively with the Medical Directors and designated Research Leads.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing nursing and/or midwifery services in health service settings; and
• Responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and research.
• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.

Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $36 645 p.a., comprising salary rates: $57.48 - $61.55 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Fixed term temporary part time position available for up to 36 months, 20 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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