Registered Nurse - PACU
Core
Provide safe, high-quality post-operative care to patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgery in the PACU/Recovery unit.
Role type
Registered Nurse (PACU/Recovery)
Builds
Post-operative recovery care for surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Post-operative care, Airway management, Vital signs monitoring, Pain management, Medication administration, Clinical assessment, Patient documentation, Handover procedures
Preferred skills
Surgical ward experience, Holistic care approach
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor patients following anaesthesia including airway, breathing, circulation, consciousness and vital signs; Assess and manage pain, nausea and other post-operative needs; Recognise and respond promptly to clinical deterioration or complications; Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; Maintain accurate patient documentation and clinical records; Ensure safe handover and transfer of patients to the ward or other appropriate care area.
Seniority
Experienced (12+ months surgical ward experience)