Placed.au is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our client in Kew, Victoria. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care, assisting with specialised medical procedures, coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining safe clinical practices in accordance with hospital standards.
Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities
-Deliver personalised, patient-centred care with attention to individual needs, comfort, and treatment goals.
-Assist in specialised medical procedures and operate advanced medical equipment in accordance with hospital protocols.
-Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients of varying ages and cultural backgrounds.
-Provide hands-on nursing care and seek assistance or guidance when required.
-Recognise and respect patients' cultural backgrounds, spiritual needs, religious beliefs, and individual preferences.
Patient Coordination and Communication
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, specialists, and allied health professionals, to coordinate high-quality patient care.
-Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the care process.
-Establish and promote a culture of customer service for doctors, patients, visitors, and other staff.
-Build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Clinical Leadership and Patient Safety
-Oversee the delivery of patient-centred care and implement strategies to enhance the patient experience and satisfaction.
-Lead and coordinate the patient care team, including medical, nursing, and non-clinical support staff, to deliver high-quality holistic care.
-Oversee the implementation and delivery of care in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
-Supervise and guide Enrolled Nurses, graduates, and students.
-Establish professional working relationships with surgeons and anaesthetists.
Workplace Safety and Risk Management
-Understand and implement the hospital's Safety Management System, including policies and procedures relating to secure work practices.
-Promote risk awareness, participate in risk management activities, and proactively respond to incidents and near misses.
-Ensure hazards, incidents, and injuries are reported promptly.
-Participate in investigations and implement corrective actions within agreed timeframes.
-Ensure employees and other personnel are informed of workplace hazards, adequately trained, appropriately supervised, and provided with the equipment required to perform their roles.
Policies and Professional Responsibilities
-Promote and follow procedures and policies defined in the hospital's safety management and quality systems.
-Implement directives and requirements associated with the position.
-Provide direction and support to other team members.
-Participate in, coordinate, and contribute to staff meetings.
-Maintain clear communication and accurate documentation.
-Manage shift work, including day and night shifts across all seven days of the week.
Qualifications/Attributes
-Must be registered with the relevant state nursing registration board.
-Must hold a current practising certificate.
-Must hold a related Bachelor's degree or higher-level qualification.
-Must have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
-Demonstrated clinical competence in nursing practice.
-Knowledge and application of evidence-based nursing and contemporary nursing practices.
-Established interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
-Excellent customer service skills and a professional, patient-centred approach.
-Proven ability to work effectively within a team, providing coaching and mentoring.
-Well-developed written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
-Professional self-awareness and reflective practice.
-Ability to supervise and guide Enrolled Nurses, graduates, and students.
-Ability to establish professional working relationships with surgeons and anaesthetists.
-Ability to maintain a safe work environment and communicate clearly while documenting information accurately.
-Enthusiasm, motivation, and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.
Salary Range
$90,000 – $110,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.
📌 Registered Nurse (Kew)
🏢 PLACED.AU
📍 Kew