Casual Orthopaedic OR Nurse – Focused Care & Growth

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site staff car parking

Close to public transport

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the General Surgical (Ortho) ward on a casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team to maintain high standards of patient care, with responsibilities spanning planning, assessment, and evidence-based practice.

The position requires minimum 2 years of nursing experience, acute Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery exposure, and adherence to AHPRA standards and Healthscope policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Nursing experience in acute Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery settings.
• Understanding of the Australian National Commission in Quality and Safety Ten National Standards.
• Nursing practice adheres to AHPRA standards and healthscope policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team with planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Demonstrate professional practice in line with standards, ethics and conduct.
• Foster learning through clinical presentations and supervise juniors and students.
• Act as a valued member of the inter-disciplinary team to provide high quality patient care.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure excellent patient care across the health care continuum.
• Maintain professional relationships with VMO partners and provide customer-focused care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Orthopaedic nursing

Team player

Initiative

Job description

John Fawkner Private Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the General Surgical (Ortho) ward on a casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team to maintain high standards of patient care, with responsibilities spanning planning, assessment, and evidence-based practice.

The position requires minimum 2 years of nursing experience, acute Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery exposure, and adherence to AHPRA standards and Healthscope policies.