Clinical Nurse - General Medical and Surgical

Job Description

About the role

Step into clinical leadership at Greenslopes Private Hospital

Permanent Full time or Part time 

Are you an experienced registered nurse ready to elevate your career and shape the future of medical and surgical nursing?

Greenslopes Private Hospital seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking Clinical Nurse to join the leadership team on Ward 23. In this pivotal role, you will champion clinical excellence, coordinate complex patient care, and mentor the next generation of nurses in a supportive teaching hospital environment.

The leadership opportunity

Ward 23 delivers specialised care across a diverse mix of general medical and surgical presentations. As Clinical Nurse, you will serve as a visible clinical expert and trusted role model on the floor.

You will:

• Lead shifts and direct daily ward coordination with confidence and clarity.
• Mentor and support registered nurses, graduate nurses, and nursing students to build a thriving, high-performing ward culture.
• Drive rapid recognition and response to clinical deterioration, guiding colleagues through complex clinical decision-making.
• Partner with medical specialists, allied health professionals, and hospital executive teams to optimise patient journeys and discharge planning.
• Champion clinical governance, patient safety standards, and innovative quality improvement projects across the ward.

What you bring

You combine advanced clinical expertise with a natural talent for leadership, calm crisis management, and clear communication.

Requirements and capabilities:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of two to three years of acute post-graduate nursing experience within medical or surgical specialties.
• Proven experience as an in-charge shift coordinator, demonstrating sound problem-solving and delegation skills.
• Demonstrated passion for clinical teaching, preceptor support, and team development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams.
• High-level clinical assessment skills and a proactive approach to patient advocacy and safety.
• A postgraduate qualification in clinical nursing or leadership (or progress towards one) is highly regarded.

Remuneration 

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from: $57.77 - $62.10 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 gr1-gr4)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

Additional Information

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online. 

Applications close: 24th November 2026

Reference number: JR117026 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Compensation: 57.77 to 62.1 (AUD) (HOURLY)