Registered Nurse - Lagoon Ward in Brisbane

Join Lagoon Ward at Redland Hospital, a dynamic 28-bed medical unit combining a 16-bed Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) with a 12-bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care across MAPU and acute/subacute medicine.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Care for patients with complex medical conditions including cardiac, stroke, respiratory, diabetes and renal presentations.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Develop your clinical skills in patient assessment, care coordination and discharge planning.
• Contribute to patient flow and contemporary demand management practices.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical education and evidence-based practice.
• Work across different Bayside Health Service sites as required.

About you

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and is motivated to continue developing their clinical expertise in acute and subacute medical nursing.

• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment, planning, prioritisation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Effective communication and collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider team.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance.

What we can offer you:

We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions. We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.

You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Redland Hospital is the major health centre for adults and children in the Redlands and Brisbane's southern bayside suburbs. We provide a range of services including emergency care, primary health and minor injury care, acute and subacute medicine, general surgery, maternity and paediatric, mental specialist outpatient and mental health care.

It's an exciting time as our Redlands Coast community grows bringing a diverse range of patients and an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. With more beds, new and expanding services the Redland Hospital expansion provides a range of opportunities to pursue and build a long-term career, enjoy a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a vibrant community!

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.