Perioperative Registered Nurse

4 days ago


Bundaberg city centre, Queensland, Australia Friendly Society Private Hospital Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Anaesthetics team in a full-time or part-time capacity. Our busy theatre complex supports a variety of services including ophthalmology, neurology, general surgery, ENT, urology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, vascular, endoscopy and plastics.

As a Registered Nurse in this specialized area, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of clinical standards and will be directly responsible for:

  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the perioperative patient and recognising and responding to the changing needs of the patient
  • The provision of support for the safe administration of anaesthesia and to provide effective back-up during critical anaesthetic situations
  • Caring for patients immediately following an anaesthetic (general, sedation or regional) surgery or any procedure that has the potential to produce life threatening complications
  • Providing high quality care to patients and clients whilst also providing exceptional clinical and professional support to the other members of the multi-disciplinary patient care team
  • Utilisation of clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and provision of quality patient centred care

Our theatres are staffed Monday to Friday with employees being rostered on-call on a rotational basis (nights and weekends).

The ideal candidate will have a strong emphasis on the organisation's values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom and Friendliness, as well as the ability to commit to and apply these values in the workplace.

Key Selection Criteria

  1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  2. Recent experience (1 years+) in an anaesthetics or a post graduate qualification
  3. Advanced communication and evaluation skills that enhance and promote patient care and safety, including highly developed critical problem-solving skills
  4. Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes including policies, guidelines and evidence-based practices
  5. Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment to provide outcome-based care
  6. High attention to detail to ensure documentation is current, accurate, timely and maintains confidentiality

How to Apply

  1. A cover letter that addresses the 'Key Selection Criteria' (maximum 2 pages) and outlines your preference for a part time or casual position
  2. A detailed resume (including 2 professional referees)
  3. Submit your application on our website https://thefriendlies.org.au/careers/ and complete the Application for Employment form.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted.

The Benefits

  • Attractive salary packaging options: Up to $15900 annually towards household expenses and an additional $2650 annually towards meals and entertainment expenses
  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Discounts at our Pharmacy (excludes prescription medication)
  • Bulk billing opportunities at I-Med and Sullivan Nicolaides located within our Hospital
  • Monthly staff BBQ, Employee of the Month Awards and an Annual awards evening to recognise our outstanding employees and their contributions
  • Morning and afternoon tea provided daily
  • Access to our dedicated onsite Learning and Development team providing ongoing training, education and professional development opportunities
  • A variety of Committees and Working Parties to become involved with and contribute ideas/knowledge
  • Temporary and short term accommodation options may be available to assist while you source permanent accommodation (for staff relocating)
  • Relocation assistance may be available through Smartsalary
  • Active social club providing opportunities to build connections and establish yourself in the community

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements

It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.

Position Summary

  • Employment Type: Fulltime
  • Position classification: Registered Nurse
  • Remuneration: $80 207 to $104 835 per annum
  • Remuneration: $3 085 to $4 032 per fortnight
  • Hours per week: 38 hrs
  • Job vacancy ID: JV0183


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