Perioperative Nurse

The Company

Over 21,000 babies and countless smiles for more than 21 years.

Established in 2003, City Fertility (CFC) is one of Australia's leading IVF & fertility service groups.  We provide seamless care across the full fertility spectrum, while ensuring the best possible chances of conception for our patients through our rigorous protocols and science-based treatments.

As a proud partner of the CHA IVF global network, we benefit from over 35 years of world-renowned expertise in reproductive medicine. This partnership gives us unique access to CHA and SMG's global medical, operational, and research excellence, allowing us to offer cutting-edge fertility care with a personal touch.

Why Join Us?

At City Fertility, you will be part of a progressive and people-centred organisation that values innovation, integrity and impact. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing healthcare group.

The Opportunity

At City Fertility, we combine cutting-edge fertility treatments with deeply personalised care.

We are seeking a skilled Nurse with anaesthetic & recovery experience to join our perioperative team working across our Jolimont clinic on a Part Time Parental Leave Cover Contract (until 6 October You will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals and couples through every step of the process every day, your knowledge, empathy, and encouragement will make a real and lasting impact.

As a Perioperative Nurse, primarily working in Anaesthetics/Recovery at our Jolimont clinic, you will work as part of a competent team assisting with:

• Multiskilling – admissions, scrub and scouting
• Pre-Operative Assessment/Admission
• Anaesthesia Administration
• Intraoperative Monitoring
• Airway Management
• Post-Operative Care
• Patient Education & Support

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Nurse who will work collaboratively with the Perioperative Nursing team, Laboratory Team, and IVF Nursing Team.  You will be willing to provide support to across both clinics if required and ideally have an interest in cross-training with our IVF Nurses.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree or higher (for Registered Nurse)
• Post graduate certificate in perioperative nursing
• Current AHPRA Registration
• At least 2 years of clinical peri-operative nursing experience, with a minimum of 1 year in anaesthetics.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Advanced Life Support (ALS) preferred).

Knowledge and Competencies

• In-depth understanding of day surgery (theatre) nursing.
• Computer literate.
• Adherence to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) National Competency Standards for Registered Nurses.
• Familiarity with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) Standards.
• Strong skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and communication.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of our dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients on their fertility journey.  In return City Fertility Centre offers staff support for ongoing education and training, opportunities to work on national projects and a rewarding and collaborative and positive work environment.

Application Process

If this opportunity sounds like the perfect fit for you, submit your application now by clicking the 'Apply' button. Alternatively, you can find all our opportunities at City Fertility Career Opportunities:

Please note: Due to the immediate commencement of this role, applicants must be currently based in Melbourne and ready to commence employment without delay.

City Fertility is an equal opportunity employer - All facets of diversity are important to us and we endeavour to create an environment where everyone, regardless of factors such as gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification or religion, can contribute to our progressive business.

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