Overview
Pre-Admission Registered Nurse DIV. 1 – Multiple Sites (FT & PT Roles Available). Direct Endoscopy – Frankston, Bayswater, Hampton & Rosebud.
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Pre-Admission Nurse to join the perioperative team at Direct Endoscopy, undertaking preoperative assessments for patients scheduled for day surgery.
We are currently seeking:
Full-Time RN based at Bayswater. Part-Time RNs based at Hampton and Rosebud.
A travel allowance may be applicable when supporting multiple sites.
About the Role
The RN liaises with VMOs, anaesthetists, GPs, patients, and families via email, phone, or direct contact to collect patient histories and provide education, support, and guidance for pre- and post-operative care.
Key Responsibilities
- Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage
- Communicate clinical information to relevant team members
- Ensure pre-op requirements are met using the nursing process
- Educate patients in line with organisational protocols
- Assess health history, plan, implement, and evaluate care
- Promote safety by addressing physical and psychological needs
- Respond to email/phone inquiries from patients
- Conduct outbound follow-up calls as needed
- Escalate concerns or special requirements to anaesthetists or clinical staff
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Registered with AHPRA
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Annual BLS competency
- Registered Nurse DIV. 1
- Valid National Police Check
- Ability and willingness to travel between sites
- Reliable car and driver licence
- Experience in an administrative nursing role
- Experience in Day Surgery nursing
- Acute care, surgical, and day hospital experience demonstrating clinical competence in nursing practice
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail orientation with exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Excellent computer literacy including proficiency with electronic medical records
- Qualified self-awareness and maintains accountability
- Knowledge and experience of the Healthcare Standards Accreditation process
- Sound computer literacy in desktop applications and patient management systems
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