Description:
Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to be involve in general cardiac surgery and involvement in the Heart and Lung transplantation program – both on organ retrieval and implantation sides.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Medical Classification L4-L7 Workplace Location Brisbane - North Job ad reference QLD/PCH626826 Closing date 14-Apr-2025 Fortnightly salary $4966.90 - $5470.70 Job duration Fixed term temporary full time, for 11 months Contact person Trevor Fayers Contact details (07) 3139 5365Access the National Relay Service
About the role
Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to be involve in general cardiac surgery and involvement in the Heart and Lung transplantation program – both on organ retrieval and implantation sides.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Take responsibility for overall management of patients in the preoperative and post-operative recovery units as well as the Ward providing information to consultants and those of other specialities; implement decisions on patient care which are taken by senior medical staff.
- Supervise the selection and prompt evaluation of appropriate investigations.
- Demonstrated communication skills, with particular reference to effective communication and courtesy when interacting with patients, relatives, other general public and health care colleagues.
- Maintain appropriate liaison with nursing staff and allied health personnel.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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