Registered Nurse Pre Admission Clinic

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pre-Admission Clinic in a permanent Monday–Friday role (7:30am–4:00pm). You will lead pre-admission assessments and ensure patients are ready for their surgical journey with thorough documentation and patient education.

The successful candidate will hold current AHPRA registration, demonstrate strong communication skills and work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and support staff to deliver high quality perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Division 1 RN status with AHPRA is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of clinical contact for patients preparing for surgery.
• Collaborate with Day Surgery NUM, Anaesthetists, Clinical Coordinator, Surgeons and Administrative staff.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-admission assessments including health history reviews, physical assessments and ECGs.
• Ensure patients are fully informed about their procedure and obtain informed consent.
• Assess patient readiness for surgery and identify factors impacting safe perioperative care.
• Provide pre-operative education and guidance on surgical preparation and post-operative care requirements.
• Coordinate and follow up investigations, test results and specialist clearances.
• Document, report and escalate clinical findings as required.
• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations to the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Admission Clinic team. This permanent Monday to Friday role (7:30am-4:00pm) offers the opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring patients are safely prepared for their surgical journey.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week:38

Whowe are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interestingand rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, theircarers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discriminationand racism.

Where you'll be working

The Pre-Admission Clinic is currently located within the Day Surgery Unit.

What you'll be doing

• Act as the first point of clinical contact for patients preparing for surgery.
• Work collaboratively with the Day Surgery NUM, Anaesthetists, Clinical Coordinator, Surgeons, and Administrative staff.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-admission assessments, including health history reviews, physical assessments, and ECGs.
• Ensure patients are fully informed about their procedure and that all required documentation, including informed consent, is completed.
• Assess patient readiness for surgery and identify any factors that may impact safe perioperative care.
• Provide pre-operative education and guidance regarding surgical preparation and post-operative care requirements.
• Coordinate and follow up required investigations, test results, and specialist clearances.
• Accurately document, report, and escalati clinical findings as required.
• Communicate relevant assessment outcomes and recommendations to the multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Applicants must hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

The successful candidate will demonstrate

• A high level of motivation and initiative.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to liaise effectively with surgeons' rooms, booking staff, and the broader healthcare team.
• Excellent patient assessment and education skills.
• Sound clinical judgement and critical thinking abilities.
• The capacity to identify potential risks and communicate concerns promptly to ensure patient safety.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.
• A professional and courteous telephone manner.
  

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.