Enrolled Nurse - Day of Surgery Admissions
About The Position
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our Day Surgery Unit team on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in preparing patients for surgery, ensuring they feel informed, supported and confident at every stage of their perioperative journey. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced and patient-focused environment. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
Requirements
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver delegated nursing care safely and effectively.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to patient advocacy.
- Sound clinical assessment skills within scope of practice.
- Commitment to infection control, quality improvement and safe practice.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Motivation to contribute to professional development and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated nursing care in accordance with NMBA standards and Mater policies.
- Conduct structured patient assessments and communicate findings effectively with the RN, throughout the admission and post-operative journey of the patient.
- Implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions within scope of practice.
- Support effective discharge planning and patient education processes.
- Advocate for patients, ensuring informed consent and understanding of procedures.
- Follow correct escalation processes.
- Maintain high standards of infection control, safety and quality at all times.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless perioperative care.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and positive patient experience.
Benefits
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
- Access to many staff benefits
- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
