Springwood Day Surgery is currently seeking either an Assistant in Nursing or Registered Nurse to join our Endoscopy team 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) in a casual capacity. The opportunity for permanent part-time status will be considered for the right candidate.
About the role:
You will report to our Director of Nursing.
For AIN ideally you will have:
* Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Sterilisation Services
* Recent experience as an AIN in a hospital or day procedure environment
* Recent experience in an Endoscopy setting or Central Sterilising Department (highly desirable)
* Evidence of vaccination (or willingness to be vaccinated) against the following - Measles Mumps & Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B. Evidence of Tuberculosis screening, or willingness to screen may be required to identity if Tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
For RN ideally you will have:
* Previous Endoscopy experience (highly desirable but not mandatory)
* Previous recovery experience (highly desirable but not mandatory)
* Recent experience in a hospital or day procedure environment
* Minimum 12 months post graduate nursing experience (highly desirable but not mandatory)
For AIN you will be expected to:
* Assist and support nursing staff in the provision of quality care to clients undergoing endoscopic procedures
* Gain a working knowledge of relevant standard
AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities
and follow existing infection control principles to meet this standard
* Work collaboratively with nursing staff to plan workloads and prioritise activities
* Support work unit processes by setting up equipment, cleaning patient equipment and any other delegated tasks to assist clients pre and post procedurally
* Communicate actions and outcomes of delegated tasks to nursing staff
* Participate in clinical, professional and organisational training and learning activities to improve self development and health outcomes to clients
* Adhere to Workplace Health & Safety regulations by following unit policies and procedures relating to disinfection of reusable medical devices and handling of cleaning agents used
* Identify, respond and report risks to facilitate a safe working environment
For RN you will be expected to:
* Provide quality care to clients undergoing endoscopic procedures
* Work in all areas of the Day Surgery, including admission and discharge, recovery, reprocessing of endoscopes, assisting in Procedure Room
* Gain a working knowledge of relevant standard AS 5369:2023
Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities
and follow existing infection control principles to meet this standard
* Work to ensure continuous quality improvement and abide by risk management guidelines
* Maintain and adhere to unit policies and procedures, work instructions and guidelines
* Work collaboratively with Admin staff, other nurses and VMOs in the delivery of quality healthcare
If this sounds like the right position for you please apply either through LinkedIn or send your CV and Cover Letter to