Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
$85,480–$107,881 year
On-siteGeelong, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Undertake comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments, recognising changes in clinical condition and escalating care appropriately. Provide high-quality post-operative nursing care, including pain and symptom management, wound and drain care, medication administration, neurovascular observations, mobilisation and monitoring for potential complications. Prioritise and coordinate care according to individual patient needs, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, monitoring and escalation where required. Work collaboratively with medical, allied health and nursing teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for allocated patients. Maintain effective communication with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team, providing clear clinical handover and accurate, timely documentation. Support patients and families through education and discharge planning, ensuring they understand their post-operative care requirements, medications, follow-up and ongoing management. Work 30 hours per week in a permanent part-time role caring for patients across breast, thoracic, colorectal and gastroenterology surgery specialties.
Required Qualifications
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Recent clinical experience within an acute hospital or surgical environment
- Well-developed clinical assessment skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide safe and effective care in a busy acute surgical environment
- Sound clinical judgement
- Strong prioritisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a patient's condition
- Collaborative mindset
- Compassionate approach
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- Commitment to ongoing education, professional development and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient care as the core of everything done
- Commitment to and support of the Mission and Values
- Influenza vaccination
Desired Qualifications
- Previous surgical nursing experience
- Experience caring for patients within breast and thoracic surgery
- Experience caring for patients within colorectal surgery
- Experience caring for patients within gastroenterology surgery
- Strong acute clinical skills
- Genuine interest in developing surgical nursing expertise
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