Registered Nurse - Perioperative Casual

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse - Perioperative Casual. Terms and conditions vacancy

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The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (the Eye and Ear) is a world leading facility, being Australia’s only  specialist stand-alone eye, ear, nose and throat (ENT) hospital. Internationally recognised as a leader in eye and ear care the Eye and Ear is the largest public provider of ophthalmology and ENT services in Victoria, and delivers approximately half of Victoria’s public eye surgery and all of Victoria’s public cochlear implants. The Eye and Ear has over 80 different specialist clinics for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24 hour emergency eye and ENT service.

 

The hospital operates from a central hub at East Melbourne to ensure ease of access to Eye and Ear specialists. Services are also provided in community settings, such as ENT outpatient appointments at Taralye in Blackburn (an early intervention centre for deaf children and their families), eye day surgery at Northern and Eastern Health, and an audiology/ENT clinic for Aboriginal children at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service in Fitzroy. Telehealth facilities have been established with a number of  regional and rural health services across Victoria.

 

The hospital is a teaching and research centre and has key partnerships with the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), the University of Melbourne, the Bionics Institute, Bionic Vision Australia and HEARing CRC. The hospital provides medical, nursing and allied health training, with all Victorian ophthalmologists trained through the hospital. In collaboration with Universities and research partners, the Eye and Ear undertakes world-leading research. 

 

The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and improve access for patients, visitors and staff. The redevelopment provides an excellent opportunity to continue to build the hospital’s capacity to provide safe, effective and efficient patient centred care into the future.

 

The Role

 

As a Perioperative Nurse you will show off your clinical expertise and skills in this highly respected area of nursing. Act as a role model by working professionally, adhering to quality care guidelines and supporting the Nurse Unit Manager - OTS.

 

You will have relevant experience in the Anaesthetic/PACU or Scrub/Scout nursing role. As a member of the surgical team you will have excellent communication skills and your clinical skills and knowledge will be based on evidence based ACORN standards.

 

When you join our team you will be welcomed into an environment that cares for its employees and prides itself on integrity and teamwork. We are centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD. We offer considerable benefits including salary packaging and subsidised car parking. 

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital we are committed to supporting people with disability gain employment and develop their careers with us – if you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply.  If you would like further information about this role please contact the people and culture department to discuss.’

Enquiries: Elise Chick
Ph: (03) 9929 8250
Applications Close: 27/07/2018

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