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Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

ANMACSkill Level 1MLTSSL

Description

Provides nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after surgery, assesses patients' condition, plans nursing care for surgical intervention, maintains a safe and comfortable environment, assists Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery, and monitors patients' recovery from anaesthetic, prior to return to, or discharge from, ward. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • Working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
  • Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
  • Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers

Alternative Titles

  • • Operating Room Nurse

Assessment Documents

  • Nursing registration
  • Nursing qualification transcripts
  • Employment references
  • Passport
  • English test
Check ANMAC website for current requirements.
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (ANZSCO 254423) | Australian Occupation Guide