Job Description
The Perioperative Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle is currently offering several exciting opportunities to join our dedicated Theatres team.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses for the following specialised roles:
* Anaesthetic Nurse
* Recovery Day Surgery Nurse
* Scrub/Scout Nurse
These roles are well-suited to nurses who are passionate about advancing their careers in the perioperative environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse in our Theatres team, you will be responsible for:
* Performing comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients
* Continuously assessing and monitoring patients' condition
* Notifying medical officers of changes as appropriate
* Identifying and implementing discharge-planning requirements
* Able to plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team
* Prioritising and implementing planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities
* Evaluating patient progress and revising nursing interventions where required
* Timely, complete and accurate documentation of nursing care and patient's progress is entered into the patient's medical/electronic record and communicated to other team members
* Able to provide education and information to patients and carers which facilitates their understanding and self-care
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Recent demonstrated experience in a perioperative role
* Demonstrated initiative and the desire to continually improve patient care
* Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
* Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
* Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
* Attach a current resume
* Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria
* Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note that only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.