Job Description
The role of the anaesthetic nurse is a dual one that encompasses both the role of the perioperative nurse and the role of the assistant for the anaesthetist.
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Key responsibilities
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The role of the anaesthetic nurse is integral to the patient's protected journey from the perioperative area through to the
PostAnaestheticCareUnit(PACU).
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APACU nurseis responsible for the care and monitoring of patients immediately after surgery.
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They are responsiblefor detection and protected management of complications related to either the surgery, or the anaesthetic.
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Provide protected, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative and post-operative journey.
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What you need
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Operating Services at University Geelong Main theatre offers a round‐the‐clock service with ten operating theatres.
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RegisteredNursewith
minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience.
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Previous nursing operating theatre experience within anaesthetics.
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📌 Post Graduate, Perianaesthesia Nursing 2027 Victoria
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria