This is a Clinical Nurse role with Metro South Health based in South Brisbane, QLD, AU Metro South Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Clinical Nurse role at Metro South Health Step Into Clinical Leadership – Clinical Nurse (General Medicine) in Princess Alexandra Hospital Join a high-performing General Medicine team as a Clinical Nurse where your advanced clinical expertise, leadership capability, and passion for dementia and delirium care will directly influence patient outcomes. This autonomous role combines complex clinical care, team leadership, education, and quality improvement within a supportive healthcare environment committed to excellence and compassionate care. About This Role Your new role: As a Clinical Nurse, you will practise autonomously while providing advanced clinical leadership in the management of patients with complex General Medical needs, including dementia and delirium care. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating care delivery, supporting nursing staff, and contributing to education, research, and quality initiatives. You will lead by example, applying high-level critical thinking and evidence-based practice to ensure safe, person-centred, and high-quality care across the unit. Key Responsibilities Deliver advanced, comprehensive person-centred nursing care in complex clinical situations Provide expert assessment, care planning, coordination and evaluation of patient outcomes Lead and support RNs, ENs, AINs and students through effective delegation and supervision Act in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager/NG7 as required About You You are an experienced and confident Clinical Nurse who thrives in complex environments and demonstrates advanced clinical judgement, leadership and compassion. You are passionate about dementia and delirium management and committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Skills & Experience Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Advanced clinical knowledge in General Medicine nursing practice Demonstrated expertise in Dementia and Delirium Management Proven ability to manage complex patient care and adapt models of care to patient acuity Strong clinical leadership skills including delegation, supervision and team coordination Check out our quick tips and application essentials! 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. About Us Ward 5A is a 28-bed inpatient ward providing patient centered care to patients with acute illness, significant cognitive age-related impairment and Hypertension. Ward 5A has eight high care beds, exclusively for patients with cognitive disorders. Ward 5A actively embraces and incorporates evidenced based nursing practices with innovative models of care delivery aimed at improving quality outcomes for its specific client population and staff. The ward therefore offers exciting leadership and management opportunities for Registered Nurses wanting to contribute in a positive, proactive and safe nursing team environment. Cognition Support Unit (CSU) is also a part of Ward 5A with 10 beds caring for patients with Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia/Delerium 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. We are better together. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Metro South Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ❤️ Delivering advanced, comprehensive person-centred nursing care ⚕️ Leading and supporting nursing staff through effective delegation and supervision Acting in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager/NG7 as required Key Strengths Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Advanced clinical knowledge in General Medicine nursing practice Demonstrated expertise in Dementia and Delirium Management Strong clinical leadership skills including delegation, supervision and team coordination A Final Note: This is a role with Metro South Health not with Hatch.
