Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic and Respiratory
Core
Deliver high-quality patient care for cardiothoracic and respiratory patients, including post-operative care and managing complex respiratory conditions.
Role type
Grade 2 Registered Nurse (Cardiothoracic and Respiratory)
Builds
Safe, evidence-based patient-centred care in a high-acuity mixed cardiothoracic and respiratory ward.
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, clinical monitoring, escalation of deterioration, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, discharge planning, care coordination
Preferred skills
Post-graduate qualification in Cardiothoracic, Cardiology, or equivalent critical care area
Technologies
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical status; Support management of complex respiratory conditions and post-operative cardiothoracic care; Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; Contribute to patient and family education and discharge planning.
Seniority
Mid-level (5+ years experience)