Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace

About the role

The Enrolled Nurse – Workforce (Identified) provides person-centred, evidence-based nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting the delivery of culturally safe and responsive care across Community and Oral Health services. Working within the Workforce Support Unit, the role contributes to flexible nursing support across multiple care settings, promoting quality outcomes for individuals and communities while upholding professional standards and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Practice in accordance with professional standards, codes, and relevant legislation
• Support the Registered Nurse in providing culturally safe care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Contribute to nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Report changes in patient health status to the Registered Nurse promptly
• Work collaboratively within an interprofessional healthcare team to promote safety and quality care

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 recognising 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.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value-driven organisation that provides a safe, satisfying, flexible and healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Additional entitlements including leave loading, parental leave and professional development allowance
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%

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