Job Description
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
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Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
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Reference: ****
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Work with a passionate dynamic team who are committed to delivering great care
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Embrace the lifestyle of living and working in a coastal region
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Temporary part time opportunities available
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About the Role
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The Registered Anaesthetics and PACU Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient focus nursing care to those assigned to them, in order to achieve desired clinical outcomes. You will work with and provide support to cutting-edge teams who strive to maintain knowledge and excellence. Our dedicated teams pride themselves on providing high quality patient centred care in an environment that has modern, well-equipped facilities. You will find Operating Services to be rewarding and challenging workplace with support given for professional development and ongoing learning.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in the Anaesthetic and PACU environments.
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Prepare patients for surgery and assist the anaesthetist during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.
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Monitor and assess patients in the recovery phase, responding promptly to changes in clinical condition.
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Administer medications and treatments in accordance with organisational policies and professional standards.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
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Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards.
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Support and mentor junior staff and students as appropriate.
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board.
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Demonstrated experience in Anaesthetics and/or PACU nursing.
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Excellent assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
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Youang Surgery Centre
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Youang Surgery Centre (YSC) operates Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon. Equipped with sevenstate of the art theatres, YSC provides comprehensive services in general surgery, urology, maxillofacial, ENT, gynaecology, plastics, ophthalmology, endoscopy, paediatric surgery, and pain procedures.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/6 Employee Assistance Program
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Child safety
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We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Anaesthetics And Pacu (Victoria)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Victoria