Clinical Nurse-Urology

Clinical Nurse – Urology | St Andrews War Memorial HospitalEmployment Term: Permanent Full Time/Part TimeLocation: located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane cityRemuneration: $55.63 – $59.61 hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + PenaltiesMake a meaningful difference with St Andrews War Memorial HospitalAre you an experienced perioperative nurse with a passion for urology? We are seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse – Urology to join our Theatre team. Working within our dedicated Urology service, you will provide clinical leadership, support service development and ensure the department is prepared to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.Our service is supported by two Da Vinci robotic surgical systems, providing exposure to advanced minimally invasive urological procedures while working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.What you’ll do?· Coordinate the clinical and operational readiness of the Urology service.· Support the Clinical Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse Coordinators in the ongoing development, coordination and delivery of a high-quality Urology service.· Ensure equipment, instrumentation and consumables are available and prepared for upcoming operating lists.· Maintain and update surgeon preference cards and theatre pick lists to support efficient and safe theatre workflow.· Coordinate the introduction, evaluation and standardisation of new equipment, instrumentation and consumables in collaboration with surgeons, CSSD and the multidisciplinary team.· Mentor, coach and support junior staff, graduates and new team members to foster professional growth and excellence in urology nursing.· Coordinate education, competency assessment and ongoing professional development within the Urology specialty.· Act as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team, promoting best practice and providing expert support in urology nursing.· Drive quality improvement initiatives with a focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement.What Makes a Difference for Us?· Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.· Significant perioperative nursing experience with demonstrated expertise in Urology.· Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse, Clinical Facilitator or senior perioperative role is highly desirable.· Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.· Experience coordinating specialty equipment, instrumentation and clinical resources.· Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the multidisciplinary team.· Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.· Australian working rights (we are unable to offer sponsorship currently).· Availability to work across AM and PM shifts with participation in an on-call roster.· Willingness to meet vaccination and immunisation requirements in line with hospital infection prevention and control standards.What makes a difference for you?NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging ExplainedFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyBy joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. #J-18808-Ljbffr