Clinical Nurse

Griffith University’s Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing offers students, and staff, a range of support services including counselling, chaplaincy, student safety and health services. These services are voluntary, confidential, and professional, and reflect the diversity of our shared learning community. Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing also provides advice to senior officers on matters relating to student safety and wellbeing.

• 2 x part time (0.8FTE) positions based at Griffith’s Gold Coast campus
• Short term, Fixed Term until 31/12/2024
• $96,669 - $104,731 per annum + 17% superannuation (pro rata)

The multi-disciplinary Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing team are an open and welcoming group, passionate about supporting and enhancing Griffith University and its students.

As Clinical Nurse, use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Under the direction of the Director, Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing provide (nursing) health assessment and treatment of illness and injury incurred by students, staff and visitors. 
• Assist visiting doctors and other health professionals with relevant client care and ongoing treatment.
• Respond as appropriate to requests for emergency first aid on campus and provide support and information to first aid trained staff on request.
• Assist in daily activities of the Health and Medical Services, including providing practice support as required, administrative tasks, and maintaining appropriate supplies and equipment to deliver effective care.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate electronic attendance records, confidential reports and health and medical services statistics using medical software supplied. 

The benefit of working in tertiary education is, that it is a positive environment where students are constructively working towards their goals and future.  Your support will enhance their journey.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications or progress towards post-registration qualifications.
• Post-qualifying experience with a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Registration as a General Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a Clinical Nurse.
• Emergency/first-aid training or experience.
• Experience in both vaccination and venipuncture.

What we can offer
This is a part-time (80%), short term contract (until 31 December 2024) and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW 7 range $96,669 - $104,731 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $113,103 - $122,535 per annum.

Additional Information

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the “About you” above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this contract. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Evan Hill, Head Health & Medical Services, Counselling and Wellbeing, [email protected]

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote REF5645K

Closing date: This advertisement will remain open until filled. All applications will be reviewed on receipt and must be submitted online.