Hervey Bay Surgical Hospital is a smallPrivate Hospital specializing in elective surgeryin orthopaedic,general, urology and ophthalmic surgery, and endoscopy procedures.We have twooperatingtheatres and an endoscopic procedure room, day surgery PCAU unit, along with an 8 bed in-patient surgical ward opened 5-7 days a week.
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Permanent Part Time -Surgical Ward
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As the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing secure, compassionate patient centred care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
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We require Registered nurses for day, evening and night duty shifts over 7 days on our 8 bed surgical ward.
Key Duties and Responsibilities n
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- Carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients.
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- Within scope of practice, implements planned evidence-based nursing interventions.
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- Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures.
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- Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety,
security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups.
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- Participates in pre-admission clinics
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- Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices.
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- Participate in performance review and activities.
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- Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines.
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- Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information.
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- Participate in Quality Assurance activities with support provided.
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Successful applications will need to possess: nn
- Current registration with AHPRA with no restrictions
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- Vaccination against preventable diseases -Hepatitis B, MMR, Pertussis and Varicella (evidence required).
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- COVID -19 vaccination not a requirement.
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- Previous surgical experience will be highly regarded
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- Time management skills as well as high level written and verbal communication skills,
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- Strong attention to detail,
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- Full rights to work in Australia
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- Sponsorship is not available
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- Current CPR certificate
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