Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment About you The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. The role will require competence to work in both the Preadmission Area as well as the Day Of Surgery Admission (DOSA) roles.
Key Responsibilities This Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA) Nurse provides comprehensive care for the pre-operative patients, assessing and coordinating all pre-operative preparation is undertaken on the day of surgery including but not limited to:Completion of the admission risk screening toolA best possible medication plan on medication chart, if high risk commence medication management planPatient height and weight documented on anaesthetic chartEnsure patient has completed appropriate menuThe Preadmission Assessment Nurse is responsible for assessing the patient's pre and post-operative needs. This may involve phone or in person clinical assessment ensuring that patient physical, social and psychological inpatient and post-operative needs are met. Pre-operative advice and direction is required to be given to patients and care givers that is consistent with hospital policy and procedure.What you bring AHPRA Registration as a Registered NurseEffective communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital settingKnowledge, understanding and demonstration of customer service culture in health care.Ability to demonstrate Calvary Hospital's core values, mission and vision and to incorporate into practice.Immunisation status up to date.Demonstrated experience in Perioperative or Postoperative careDemonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary teamWhy work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits: NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym membershipsPaid parental leaveTraining, development pathways and career opportunitiesFlexible hours that make sense for youAs we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart: Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.Application Close Date: 05 January 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr