Do you want to work for a leading and trusted healthcare provider and have Perioperative experience?

• Great Life/Work Balance
• Career progression options
• Competitive Salary $32-$50 per hour base

You are a passionate nurse with excellent people skills and thrive on the challenge of providing patients with the highest standard of care with Perioperative experience

We are seeking a Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurses with experience in scrubbing, Scout, Anaesthetic and Recovery. The position offered on either a full-time or permanent part-time basis as mutually agreed.

Competitive Salary Package paying between $32-$50 per hour depending on increment year and level

Scrub Scout Nurse:

• Functions as a member of the health care team
• Facilitates effective communication with the team
• Confirm patient identification, consent and perform “time out” as per policy
• Ensure instruments for procedure are available and sterile
• Scrub in accordance to acorn standards
• Prepare surgical setup immediately prior to commencement of procedure
• Perform surgical count with circulating nurse as per acorn standards
• Anticipate needs of surgeon
• Ensure aseptic technique is adhered to
• Adhere to safety requirements to prevent injury to patients and staff
• Ensure legal documentation is complete
• Ensures waste / disposables are handled in the correct manner. Confirms patient identification, valid consent, allergies, fasting status
• Ensures availability of necessary equipment, instruments and sterile stock
• Performs surgical count with scrub nurse as per ACORN standards and ensures documentation is complete
• Monitors aseptic technique throughout procedure
• Is aware of safety requirements to prevent injury to patients and staff
• Liaise with the greater health care team/ reception
• Ensures comprehensive handover to recovery nurse

For Scrub Scout Registered Nurse we have a particular interest in all RNS with Expert or Independent experience in

• Cardiothoracic
• Neuro
• Ortho

Anaesthetic Nurse:

• Functions as a member of the health care team
• Facilitates effective communication
• Provides dedicated assistance to the anaesthetist
• Confirms patient identification, correct operative site, valid consent, allergies, fasting status and medical and surgical history
• Ensures anaesthetic equipment is available and functional
• Remain with the patient prior to and during induction
• Provides appropriate explanations
• Assists with positioning of patient
• Monitors clinical responses
• Assists and anticipates needs of the anaesthetist
• Is aware of safety precautions to prevent injury

Recovery Nurse:

• Functions as a member of the health care team
• Facilitates effective communication
• Is familiar with the area, emergency equipment and protocols
• Competent in airway management
• Seeks support and advice for medical assistance as required
• Receives verbal handover from scout and anaesthetist
• Monitors and responds to clinical needs
• Assess pain relief and ensures prompt administration of analgesia
• Documents on recovery chart all observations
• Ensure appropriate handover on discharge

Why apply through Healthcare Australia?

• Designated consultant to support you through the recruitment process
• Preparation advice regarding resume, cover letter and interview success
• Specific information regarding the role provided before application
• Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
• Exceptional service and quick progression through recruitment process
• Feedback requested and provided at all stages
• Continued communication and support after employment has commenced

How to apply

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Debbie Moss on +61 448 641 965 today! Or email [email protected]
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