Enrolled Nurse - Orthopaedics

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Enrolled Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a structured approach carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients

• Within scope of practice, implements planned evidence-based nursing interventions

• Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures

• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups

• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices

• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines

• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information

While providing you the ability to work at the top of your scope, you will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable nursing team to assist you in providing exceptional care every time.

Your experience will provide valued support to the team and the orthopaedic ward, utilising your enthusiasm and passion for nursing within a collaborative and professional environment.

In order to be successful in this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as an Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)

• At least 1 years' experience as an Enrolled Nurse in surgical or orthopaedics is highly desirable.

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels

• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Patient centric approach to care - commitment to ensuring the levels of service are always delivered to patients at all times

• Availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including early, late, night and weekend shifts