An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse (CN) who is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making within Vascular Access Surveillance and Education (VASE) Unit.

Vascular Access Surveillance and Education (VASE) is an HHS wide service that facilitates clinical, educational and surveillance aspects of vascular access device utilisation across all professional disciplines. The Clinical Nurse will be required to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills relating to Vascular Access Devices (VAD) and is able to function in more complex situations whilst providing support and direction to other staff. The VASE Service provides expertise in the area of ultrasound and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion and management.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Education, training and support for all levels of healthcare professionals whose scope of practice includes insertion of, and management of vascular access devices.
• The provision of nursing care that meets the ANMC Competency Standards and other professional practice standards relevant to the position.
• Perform ultrasound guided PICC insertion at the bedside utilising ECG technology.
• Perform PIVC surveillance and insertion.
• Maintaining advanced knowledge and skills in the speciality area of vascular access device management, peripheral vascular access device insertion and the prevention of infection.

Remuneration value up to $118 710 p.a., comprising salary rates $54.44- $58.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Permanent Part-Time position, 68.4hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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