Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Cardiology | The Wesley HospitalEmployment Term: Permanent Full-Time opportunity availableLocation: located in the peaceful surrounds of Auchenflower, The Wesley Hospital is just 5 mins from Toowong Shopping Village and 10 mins from Brisbane CityRemuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesApplications Close: 23rd September 2026Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Make a meaningful difference with The Wesley HospitalThe Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private not-for-profit hospitals. From the heart of Brisbane, more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff deliver personalised care through life’s journey making a meaningful difference in the lives of generations of Queenslanders. We offer comprehensive care across a wide range of acute tertiary-level medical and surgical services with a particular focus on cancer care, cardiac care, women’s and children’s care, and complex surgical care. This includes the busiest robotic surgery program and the first Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence accredited in Australia.An integral part of our team, as a Registered Nurse, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!Your part in The Wesley Hospital teamThe Registered Nurse within the Cardiology ward you are responsible for the delivery of safe, holistic nursing care to clients of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals and their families. The Registered Nurse practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions, and the delegation to and the supervision of care provided by Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and health care students (ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse)Demonstrates application of the principles of clinical and workplace risk management.Applies sound clinical practice which ensures a safe environment and promotes optimal patient health.Effectively exchanges information regarding patient responses to treatment and nursing care.Achieves optimum patient care through effective collaboration with other health professionals and coordination of care.Achieves optimal patient outcomes through appropriate allocation of staff and delegation of work and uses effective communication skills.Exercises authority through appropriate decision making.What makes a difference for us?Highly beneficial to have prior Cardiac experienceBachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalentCurrent AHPRA practicing certificate as a Registered NurseMinimum 12 months experience in an acute/hospital settingFlexibility to work a 24/7 rosterA commitment toward the mission of UnitingCare Hospitals and the attainment of the goals of the Nursing Division.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices.Prepared to comply with and uphold the terms and conditions of employment for nursing staff as per the relevant UnitingCare Health Enterprise Agreement.Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirementsWhat 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