NNA - RN Perioperative

Work as a Registered Nurse within the Operating Theatre in Sydney's Private and/or Public Hospitals.

Work as a Registered Nurse within the Operating Theatre in Sydney's Private and/or Public Hospitals.

• Anaesthetic, Circulating (Scout), Instrument (Scrub), Day Surgery, Recovery PACU
• Freedom to choose when and how much you want to work
• Attractive Agency Pay Rates - Paid Weekly

What we offer

• Decide your work-life balance by letting us know how much and when YOU want to work.
• Enjoy the extra money with attractive agency pay rates
• Have confidence you’re being offered the best available shifts by working with a long-standing and well-established nursing agency
• Block Bookings available if you are looking for a steady and consistent workload
• Have the opportunity to further your career by training and working in specialised fields
• Extensive training and development opportunities to advance your nursing career
• A strong support base with our friendly and experienced admin staff providing you with assistance
• Great referral bonuses available

Employment type

• Casual Base hourly pay rate of $42-$65 depending on experience and area of specialty. Part-Time or Full-Time equivalent hours available.

The Role
Provide surgical patient-centred care before, during and after surgery in the hospital setting.
Duties

• Deliver an advanced level of nursing practice
• Assess, plan and implement nursing care before, during and after surgery
• Create and maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment
• Assist Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery
• Provide direction, education and support to other nursing staff
• Promote professional standards of practice and conduct
• Liaise and support the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure patient and staff safety
• Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Administer medication and treatments to patients
• Observe for reactions or side effects
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for the patient
• Provide Education to families and patients
• Discharge and Admit Patients
• Supervise, coordinate and work in consultation with other health care members
• Monitor patients recovery from general anaesthetic and sedation proceedures

What you will need

• Minimum 1-year recent clinical experience
• Experience working as a Theatre Nurse in Australia or countries with equivalent standards of nursing practice and education**
• Specialized training and experience in day surgery and/or with specific Adult and Paediatric surgical cases (ENT, Dental, Ophthalmic, Occuloplastics and Plastics) - Desirable
• Work rights in Australia
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Current Criminal Record Check (can easily be applied for)
• Current Working with Children Check (can easily be applied for)
• Full immunisation history
• Great communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work well independently or in a team
• Commitment to quality patient care
• A resume to send with your application

**Countries with equivalent standards of nursing practice and education may include Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Available Locations

• Chatswood, 2067
• Darlinghurst, 2010
• St Leonards, 2065

How to apply

• Select “Apply"

For more information, please call us on (02) 9214 5497.
Network Nursing Agency – Who we are
If you would like to learn more about Network Nursing Agency, we encourage you to visit our website, https://www.nursing-agency.com.au/.

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