Registered Nurse Pre Admission Clinic & Day Surgery

Geelong - Australia

Hourly Salary: $ 51 - 65

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Pre-Admission Clinic & Day Surgery Unit casual and permanent opportunities available. The units operate Monday to Friday between 6:30 AM and 9:00 PM with staggered shifts scheduled across these hours to support operational needs.

Our Day Surgery Unit features 25 bays and on average sees around 80 cases per day providing a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are looking for nurses who are adaptable team-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Previous experience in a Pre-Admission Clinic or Day Surgery is preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team making a difference in patients lives every day.

As a Registered Nurse youll cater to the pre & post-operative journey of our surgical patients with exposure to a range of specialities including General Surgery Urology Gynaecology Orthopaedics Dental Plastics ENT (involving a large number of Paediatrics) and addition our Day Surgery Unit also accommodates pre & post-operative Cardiac Cath Lab patients largely focusing on diagnostic angiograms.

The Position

Assesses plans delivers and evaluates patient care seeking support from senior staff as required.
Promotes and contributes to effective communication facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.
Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
Supports and supervises staff and students as required including orientating and precepting staff.
Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.
Participate in patient assessments including mental health risk assessment and management history taking and developing comprehensive nursing care plans. Ensuring risks are documented and appropriate interventions referrals are facilitated.
Advise and educate patients regarding treatment and recovery in relevant specialty.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a relevant specialty. You will demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Above all patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits:

Salary: : $51.70 to $65.25 per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation
Casual position available.
We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses up to $18550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Dynamic multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Brianna Gunn Clinical Admissions Manager on 0

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Required Experience:

Your role at St John of God Geelong HospitalWe are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Pre-Admission Clinic & Day Surgery Unit casual and permanent opportunities available. The units operate Monday to Friday between 6:30 AM and 9:00 PM with staggered shifts sch...