Registered Nurse
Core
Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to surgical patients throughout their surgical journey.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Surgical Ward)
Builds
Patient care plans, safe pre- and post-operative care, clinical monitoring
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
clinical assessment, care planning, medication management, pain management, wound care, clinical monitoring, infection prevention, discharge planning
Preferred skills
previous surgical nursing experience, acute clinical skills
Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualised care plans; Deliver safe and effective pre- and post-operative care; Recognise and respond to changes in patients' clinical condition; Work collaboratively with surgeons, medical staff, and allied health; Provide education and support to patients and families; Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clinical handover; Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning; Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.