Surgical Registered Nurse - RN
Core
Deliver high-quality perioperative and post-operative nursing care across regional NSW hospitals, supporting patients throughout the surgical journey and managing post-op recovery.
Role type
Travel Surgical Registered Nurse (IC)
Builds
Patient care pathways and recovery outcomes in surgical and mixed medical-surgical wards
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Post-operative assessment, clinical decision-making, wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, patient monitoring, escalation of deteriorating patients
Preferred skills
Experience in regional or rural settings
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care; Monitor and manage post-surgical patients including pain management; Perform wound care, drains, and post-operative assessments; Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products; Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients using clinical pathways; Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health policies