Casual Registered Nurses - Anaesthetics/PACU

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled and multi-disciplinary main theatre team in the specialty of Anaesthetics/PACU. You will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and the coordination and supervision of care delivered by junior staff and students.

If you are dynamic and flexible nurse, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to provide high–level patient care then we want to hear from you.

Make a move and join our dedicated and supportive team in a clinically exciting theatre setting. There are casual positions available.  Hours will be negotiated with successful candidate(s).

The Position

• Provides direct total patient care to patients to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures and Care Paths.

• Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions.

• Ensures Infection Management policies and procedures are available to all staff and adhered to and implemented

• Assist in completion of incidents / hazards / injuries reports.

• Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose a OHS risk

• Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

You will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with recent anaesthetics/PACU experience.

To succeed you will highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, ability to identify and solve problems, with a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits:

• Salary $51.70 to $65.25 per hour plus 12% superannuation

• Casual positions available

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

• A welcoming & supportive culture

• Flexible work options

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Kellie Aquilina, Nurse Manager, on (03) 5226 8888

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.