Registered Nurse - ICU

Apply now Job no: 500431 Work type: Permanent Location: Townsville Categories: Registered Nurse/Midwife About the role The Mater Hospital Townsville Intensive Care Unit is looking for a passionate Registered Nurse to join the team. This role can be offered on a Permanent Part Time or Full-Time basis . We have a friendly and skilled team that excels in caring for a variety of patient groups including complex surgical patients, complex cardiothoracic cases, neurosurgical and neurological conditions, life-threatening medical conditions, critically ill obstetric patients and critically ill oncology/haematology patients. Salary range: $40.27-$51.74 (Registered Nurse Level 1) per hour plus superannuation & access to salary packaging up to $15,900 What you’ll be doing As a Registered Nurse in ICU, you will have a strong patient-service focus, demonstrated commitment to continued service improvement, willingness to facilitate and encourage cohesive, positive professional relationships and be required to demonstrate problem-solving skills to improve patient care outcomes relevant to the ward.  You will work closely with the nursing team of CN and RNs to seamlessly integrate to this friendly and professional team. This challenging and rewarding position will utilise your abilities and see you become a valued member of the team.   About you To be considered for this position you will have:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years’ ICU hospital experience (desirable)
• Completed or committed to completing an ICU Transition Support Program (desirable)
• Committed to participate in the transition program
• Ability to work a flexible rotating roster consisting of 12-hour shifts
• Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies. Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. Advertised: 11 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 09 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr