Cairns, a city in Far North Queensland, serves as a gateway to the Outstanding Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests. Its vibrant Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, features a stunning swimming lagoon, offering both relaxation and scenic beauty.
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The Endoscopy Unit at Cairns Hospital is a purpose-built multidisciplinary unit operating three procedure rooms. It provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy as well as gastroenterology (GE) outpatient services, Manometry, Pillcam, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS).
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The unit provides 24-hour emergency care. Cairns Hospital Endoscopy Unit is the leading unit in Australia for Endoscopist Directed Nurse Administered Propofol Sedation (EDNAPS). This element sets the department to a high clinical standard, especially when developing nursing leaders within the department. As an Enrolled Nurse certain tasks will be dependent on your knowledge and experience.
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Note that you may be deployed to other areas within your scope as required.
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About your role:
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- Patient assessment and education regarding bowel preparation.
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- Pre-procedure assessment and admission process.
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- Patient preparation for procedure, e.g. cannulation.
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- Assisting with endoscopy procedures.
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- Preparing paperwork and providing patient education prior to discharge.
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- Provision of Pill Cam procedure.
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For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
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What we offer:
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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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