Theatre registered nurse

Summary - about the role :

As a Theatre Nurse, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Your expertise in pre-operative care, intra-operative support, and post-operative recovery will be essential in providing top-notch patient care.

Collaborating closely with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and fellow health care professionals, you'll contribute to creating a seamless and efficient surgical environment. If you're a dedicated, compassionate, and adaptable individual with a background in nursing

Our Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates dependant on experience level $72-$80ph am shifts
• including shift penalties, providing fair compensation for your valuable skills and experience.
• Talent Quarter also supplies Salary Packing!
• We offer flexible work arrangements working with you to secure a contract.
• We can expose you to a diverse range of clients and settings, with ongoing contracts.
• Supportive consults that value its employees
• We strive to provide a flexible work environment that allows you to prioritise your personal and professional needs.
• We strive to retain our Candidates; we provide a Healthy retention bonus.
• Travel and accommodation issues are something we negotiate with our clients, to provide our candidates the best.

As a Registered theatre nurse your responsibilities include:

• Prepare patients for surgery by assessing their medical history, medications, and vital signs. Ensure that the patient is psychologically and physically prepared for the procedure.
• Assist the surgical team by ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready for the procedure. Monitor the patient's condition during surgery, assisting with anaesthesia administration, and passing instruments to the surgeon as needed.
• Maintain a sterile environment within the operating room by following strict infection control protocols. Ensure that surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns are properly sterilised and used.
• Serve as a patient advocate by ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the surgical process. Communicate with patients and their families, addressing their concerns and providing information.
• Monitor patients as they recover from surgery, assessing their vital signs, pain levels, and overall well-being. Administer post-operative care, including wound care and medication administration.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, surgical technicians, and other health care professionals to ensure efficient and effective surgical procedures. Maintain open communication, anticipate needs, and adapt to changing circumstances in the operating room.

What we require from you:

• APHRA registration
• Graduate qualification in Operating Theatre nursing
• Or equivalent clinical experience in the field
• Anaesthetics, DPU & recovery
• Clinical Skills and experience relevant to acute nursing
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to work full time across a rotating 7-day roster.
• Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2022 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence of immunisation status
• Bachelor's Or Masters
• Triage Certificate / ALS (desirable)
• Current National Police Check & Working with Children's Check

Overall, working with Talent Quarter as Theatre nurse, is a excellent opportunity to grow your career, make a difference in the lives of others, and experience the adventure of working in rural and remote locations.

We offer an amazing referral scheme also, so if you know anyone looking for an opportunity reach out to us today!

If you're Interested, Please 'Apply now 'or if you want more information feel free to contact Jacinta our dedicated consultant @Talent Quarter.

Email: ***************@talentquarter.com Phone: 0864006***

We look forward to working with you and creating your new and exciting job opportunity.