Enrolled Nurse - Theatre

Job no: 888535
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
  • Salary: $62,128 - $72,651 p.a - ENC/END
  • Ongoing Full Time

 

Join our dynamic team and take your nursing career to the next level!
Riverland General Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our Operating Theatre team. In this exciting role, you will support Registered Nurses and other team members in providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients before, during, and after surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to expand their skills in the fast-paced and rewarding environment of the Operating Theatre.

As an Enrolled Nurse in the Operating Theatre, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff. You will provide nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, while taking responsibility for your actions and ensuring high standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Registered Nurse in providing person-centred care to surgical patients.
  • Prepare and maintain a sterile environment for surgical procedures.
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery, reporting any changes in clinical condition.
  • Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care.
  • Assist with patient assessments, documentation, and post-operative care.

What We're Looking For:

  • Enrolled Nurse, or eligible for enrolment, with a current practicing certificate.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and provide care in a fast-paced environment.
  • A commitment to providing person-centred care and working collaboratively with others.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in surgical or operating theatre care.
  • Knowledge of the role of an Enrolled Nurse and relevant healthcare standards and legislation.

About RMCLHN

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

  • We will provide support, both personally and professionally
  • Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
  • Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
  • Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
  • Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
  • Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
  • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 888535

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

31 December 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

888535 Enrolled Nurse Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Country South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business