Pre Admission Nurse

Full Time

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About Us

Mildura Health Private Hospital is a 53-bed private hospital including a 29 bed Medical / Surgical in-patient ward with two Enhanced Care beds and a Treatment Room; Day Procedure Unit; Day Oncology Unit; three operating theatres and partnership with Mildura Health Private Consulting. Specialties include Cardiology (pacemaker insertions), Dental, Ear Nose and Throat, General Medicine, General Practice, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthopaedics, Palliative Care, Plastic / Reconstructive, Sleep Studies, Urology and Vascular. 

As a key member of the Day Procedure Unit the Preadmission Nurse you are responsible to coordinate the pre-operative assessment of patients at Mildura Health Private Hospital to ensure optimal preparation for surgical and endoscopy procedures, in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Timely assessment of patients written pre-admission information (MR/1)
• Coordinate follow up management as required.
• Ensure All documentation is available for Surgery date, complete clinical documentation and undertake other administrative tasks as required. 
• Arrange pre-admission Consults with Anaesthetists as required.
•  Educate patients/carers on pre-operative care and post-discharge care requirements. 
• Coordinate care planning with the relevant Clinical Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary health care team.
• Escalate patient/carer concerns to DPU Nurse Manager.
• Review and update pre-admission patient information and patient education information in line with evidence-based practice.
• Act as a clinical resource, problem solver and support person for other registered and enrolled nurses in the management of patient care.
• Use effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families/carers and health professionals. 
• Recognise the necessity to continually develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
• Ensuring appropriate pre-operative clinical workups and education for patients which aligns with the hospital admission criteria and the preferences of relevant VMO’s. 
• Liaising with treating doctors, theatre, and other relevant departments to ensure proper pre-operative care and planning for post-operative care.
• Providing patient advocacy and support throughout the pre-operative process.

Key Selection Criteria: 

• Minimum of five years post graduate experience including at least 3 years’ experience in the acute clinical environment
• Assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to contribute to and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective interpersonal skills – verbal and written.
• Organisational and time management skills
• Well-developed computer skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and an ability to embrace electronic clinical programs.
• Understanding of quality management systems / principles including quality improvement; workplace health and safety; infection control and healthcare accreditation programs.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccination against COVID-19 x 3 and Influenza is a mandatory requirement for healthcare workers in Victoria, and as such, all employees at Mildura Health Private Hospital. 
• Evidence of AHPRA registration
• Evidence of Professional Qualification
• Satisfactory current National Police Check
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Employee) 
• Immunisation History (Satisfactory Health Declaration)
• Photo Identification (Drivers Licence / Passport).