Registered Nurse

Placed.au is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our client in Kew, Victoria. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care, assisting with specialised medical procedures, coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining safe clinical practices in accordance with hospital standards.

Job Description

Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities

-Deliver personalised, patient-centred care with attention to individual needs, comfort, and treatment goals.

-Assist in specialised medical procedures and operate advanced medical equipment in accordance with hospital protocols.

-Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients of varying ages and cultural backgrounds.

-Provide hands-on nursing care and seek assistance or guidance when required.

-Recognise and respect patients' cultural backgrounds, spiritual needs, religious beliefs, and individual preferences.

Patient Coordination and Communication

-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, specialists, and allied health professionals, to coordinate high-quality patient care.

-Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the care process.

-Establish and promote a culture of customer service for doctors, patients, visitors, and other staff.

-Build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Clinical Leadership and Patient Safety

-Oversee the delivery of patient-centred care and implement strategies to enhance the patient experience and satisfaction.

-Lead and coordinate the patient care team, including medical, nursing, and non-clinical support staff, to deliver high-quality holistic care.

-Oversee the implementation and delivery of care in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

-Supervise and guide Enrolled Nurses, graduates, and students.

-Establish professional working relationships with surgeons and anaesthetists.

Workplace Safety and Risk Management

-Understand and implement the hospital's Safety Management System, including policies and procedures relating to safe work practices.

-Promote risk awareness, participate in risk management activities, and proactively respond to incidents and near misses.

-Ensure hazards, incidents, and injuries are reported promptly.

-Participate in investigations and implement corrective actions within agreed timeframes.

-Ensure employees and other personnel are informed of workplace hazards, adequately trained, appropriately supervised, and provided with the equipment required to perform their roles.

Policies and Professional Responsibilities

-Promote and follow procedures and policies defined in the hospital's safety management and quality systems.

-Implement directives and requirements associated with the position.

-Provide direction and support to other team members.

-Participate in, coordinate, and contribute to staff meetings.

-Maintain clear communication and accurate documentation.

-Manage shift work, including day and night shifts across all seven days of the week.

Qualifications/Attributes

-Must be registered with the relevant state nursing registration board.

-Must hold a current practising certificate.

-Must hold a related Bachelor's degree or higher-level qualification.

-Must have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

-Demonstrated clinical competence in nursing practice.

-Knowledge and application of evidence-based nursing and contemporary nursing practices.

-Established interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

-Excellent customer service skills and a professional, patient-centred approach.

-Proven ability to work effectively within a team, providing coaching and mentoring.

-Well-developed written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.

-Professional self-awareness and reflective practice.

-Ability to supervise and guide Enrolled Nurses, graduates, and students.

-Ability to establish professional working relationships with surgeons and anaesthetists.

-Ability to maintain a safe work environment and communicate clearly while documenting information accurately.

-Enthusiasm, motivation, and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.

Salary Range

$90,000 – $110,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.