Operating Theatre Enrolled Nurse

We are seeking a skilled Enrolled Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, working under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse to ensure exceptional care is provided to patients and their families or carers.

• Practice in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.
• Assist in quality, efficient and effective patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Foster patient participation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care by providing information and education.
• Recognise normal and abnormal observations in assessments, intervention and evaluation of individual health and functional status.
• Communicate effectively with patients/carers to ensure understanding of service delivery processes and clinical interventions.
• Consult and liaise with healthcare professionals within the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain clear and concise patient records to meet legislative requirements.
• Utilise a systematic approach to assess, analyse and propose alternative solutions to situations that arise in order to resolve patient care issues.
• Plan and prioritise own work requirements effectively to meet defined care objectives within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills, and practice within risk management, safety and quality frameworks.
• Work within own scope of practice and seek support, learning and education where required.

Our hospitals have a rich history, with state-of-the-art facilities and professional staff providing general and specialist medical services for the public and community.

Location highlights include:

• Directly across the road from major transport hubs.
• Walking distance to various bus stops.
• Light rail and metro services available nearby.
• Staff parking options available on site.

• A supportive workplace culture that promotes person-centred care approaches and staff wellbeing.
• Orientation and transition support into your new role.
• Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners.
• Development pathways aimed at career progression.
• Up to 12 allocated days off per year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.
• Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Established partnerships with universities promoting cutting-edge research in wellbeing, education and teaching.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

For more information on careers and benefits of working in this field, please see the following resources.

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with Medication endorsement.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience as an Enrolled Nurse that applies to an operating theatre clinical setting.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Current computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement person-centred practice.
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload.