Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout | Port Macquarie

• Assisting with intraoperative patient care, including scrub, scout and circulating duties as required;
• Providing specialised post-operative monitoring and management in the recovery setting, including airway management, haemodynamic monitoring, pain and nausea control;
• Responding to unexpected outcomes and applying problem-solving skills in emergencies within the perioperative department;
• Collaborating effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the nursing team to achieve safe and efficient patient transitions;
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with ACORN standards and Ramsay Health Care policy;

REQUIREMENTS

• Current and relevant registration with APHRA;
• Minimum two (2) years' perioperative nursing experience in theatre or recovery;
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate patient care needs in a surgical setting;
• Sound knowledge of infection control principles and ACORN standards;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high standard of customer-focused service;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining positive working relationships;
• Flexibility to work a rotating 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends;
• Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing will be highly regarded. 

The hospital, located in Port Macquarie, is a 72-bed acute Medical/Surgical and Rehab facility with 6 Renal Chairs and a Day Surgery complex. Comprehensive Medical/Surgical services are offered with 24-hour Medical Officer Support, including Orthopaedics, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Bariatric and Vascular, Plastic & Ophthalmology. 

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