Surgery Vet Nurse — Experienced Or & Anesthesia Pro

Greencross Vets; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genea CBD clinic is looking for an experienced full-time Scrub/Anaesthetic Day Surgery Nurse to provide comprehensive pre-, peri- and post-operative care in the Day Surgery setting. You will assist doctors in the procedure room, admit and screen patients, and ensure safe recovery with clear discharge instructions and medication management.

AHPRA registration and WWCC are mandatory, with experience in gynecological/IVF procedures preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous day surgery experience as an Anaesthetic Nurse is required.
• Registration with AHPRA as a Nurse/Midwife is mandatory.
• Working with Children's Check is mandatory.
• Experience in reproductive/fertility procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patient admission, screening and pre-operative preparation
• Assist Doctors with treatment in the procedure room competently
• Provide safe and effective recovery care to patients, escalating for clinical review as indicated
• Patient discharge – assessment of readiness and issue of post-operative instructions and medications
• Safe handling and management of specimens, medications, antibiotics and blood products
• Assist in the day to day activities of the day surgery as required

Skills

Scrub/Anaesthetic nurse

Gynecological/IVF care

Patient care

AHPRA registered nurse

Working with Children's Check

Education

Nurse registration (AHPRA)

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Day Surgery Nurse - Scrub/Anaesthetic Nurse Experience

Genea is one of Australia's leading providers of treatment for patients facing infertility challenges, with more than 35 years of experience in the field. Our culture is one of innovation, passion and teamwork – we are constantly striving to improve pregnancy outcomes for our patients, while providing the best possible care and support throughout their treatment journey.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Full time Scrub/Anaesthetic Day Surgery Nurse to join our CBD clinic. The role is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient pre, peri and post‑operative care of patients in the Day Surgery.

• Patient admission, screening and pre‑operative preparation
• Assist Doctors with treatment in the procedure room competently
• Provide safe and effective recovery care to patients, escalating for clinical review as indicated
• Patient discharge – assessment of readiness and issue of post‑operative instructions and medications
• Safe handling and management of specimens, medications, antibiotics and blood products (where applicable)
• Assist in the day to day activities of the day surgery as required

Qualifications

About You

To be considered for this position you must have previous experience working in a Day Surgery as a Anaesthetic Nurse.

Ideally you will:

• Have experience as a Scrub/Anaesthetic Nurse
• Experience in Gynecological procedures or IVF procedures
• Be focused on customer service and patient care, both directly face to face and in a supporting role (telephone, email, etc).
• Be a registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA (mandatory)
• Have a working with Children's Check (mandatory)
• Experience in a variety of nursing areas such as, reproductive and female health, and/or infertility (preferable)

Specialized Scrub/Anaesthetic Training:

• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Perianaesthetic Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Perioperative (Scrub/Scout) Nursing or Graduate Certificate in Anaesthesia and Recovery Nursing
• Specialized training courses in anaesthetic techniques, monitoring, and recovery care
• Hospital‑based perioperative training programs

Additional Information

Working for Genea

Our staff enjoy working at Genea for several key reasons; the people we work with, flexibility, development opportunities, fulfilment of working somewhere that truly makes a difference to people's lives.

Why work in Genea's Day Surgery?

• Work in a state of the art facility with a focus on patient care
• No night shift! Shifts are 6.30am - 3pm
• Enjoy our staff benefits – social club, wellbeing program and a very supportive workplace
• Use your skills and specialise in fertility procedures