Student Nurse - Perioperative

Are you a dedicated and passionate Student Nurse looking to gain invaluable experience in a renowned healthcare setting? St Andrew's Hospital, Australia's largest standalone private hospital, is offering a unique opportunity for Student Nurses in their 2nd and 3rd year of study to join our dynamic Procedural Team.
About this role
We are currently seeking Student Nurses to work in a casual capacity in our Perioperative Holding Bay. This area in the Operating Theatre Suite serves as a crucial waiting space for patients before their entry into the actual theatre.
You will undertake theatre nursing care activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, under the direction and supervision of the Registered General Nurse:

• Accurately performs clinical handover from the ward registered or enrolled nurse and subsequently to the anaesthetic/theatre nurse, including the patient identification procedure in accordance with the Patient Identification and Pre-Procedural Check procedure
• Encourages the patient to be actively engaged in their plan of care and the clinical handover process
• Observes the patient at all times and monitors their condition. Immediately reports clinical changes or concerns to a registered nurse, and completes documentation as required.
• Provides emotional support and physical comfort to the patient while waiting in Holding Bay, and keeps them informed of any changes or delays as advised by the surgical team.
• Ensures patients arrive to Holding Bay in a timely manner and facilitates their readiness for theatre.

About You
You must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program, have completed all first-year subjects, including a medication authorization module/assessment where possible, and possess a satisfactory and current Working with Children Check.
Are you ready to join us?
Please submit your application with a covering letter answering the following questions:

• Please confirm your current year of education in bachelor of nursing?
• What do you know about St Andrew's Hospital and why have you applied for a position here?
• Are you interested in working in the theatre suite as a holding bay nurse or are you more interested in working in the ward area?
• How would your colleagues describe you? What do you do well and what could you do better?
• Have you used ISBAR whilst on placement and please explain how it is used in practice?
• What do you understand about the NSQHS standard: Deteriorating Patient? How do you think it applies to the holding bay position?
• What days and times are you available to work?
• Excluding weeks on clinical placement, can you commit to (please highlight): 1-2 shifts per week 3-4 shifts per week 4-5 shifts per week

Please contact employment@stand.org.au if you have any questions. St Andrew's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds and ethnicities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Please note, short listing and interviews may commence prior to a closing date and any applications received by direct email may not be considered and will be asked to apply online.