Surgical Intern

Vetpartners; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation covered

Remote contracts

Job summary

Vetpartners is seeking Registered Nurses for remote contracts across Australian communities. Roles involve autonomous and team-based care with rotating rosters, 4–12 week blocks, and competitive base rates up to $85 per hour plus penalties and super.

Candidates require Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration, with at least 2 years in a relevant specialty. Accommodation is covered or subsidised to support remote placements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent.
• AHPRA registration current with no restrictions or conditions.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in specialty area.
• Postgraduate qualification in ED/ICU/Theatre preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients upon admission and during care.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients, families and the health team.
• Administer medications safely and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Evaluate progress and modify care plans to achieve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate changes and handoffs clearly during shift changes.
• Adhere to patient safety and quality standards and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurses- Remote Contracts #EMERGENCY CARE, THEATRE, ICU, MEDICAL, SURGICAL, RENAL

EMERGENCY CARE, THEATRE, ICU, MEDICAL, SURGICAL, RENAL

Our client's mission is to provide compassionate and exceptional healthcare services to a vibrant and culturally rich community, ensuring every patient receives personalized care and support.

Location: Alice Springs, NT (Hospital Based)

Contracts: 4-12 weeks

Short Contracts: We facilitate short term placements that suit your availability and experience.

Summary - About The Role

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Remote Area Nurses for short contracts to provide health care services to remote communities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference in underserved areas and capable of working autonomously and within a dynamic team in challenging environments.

Competitive base rate up to $85 / per hour + Penalties + Super

Accommodation covered or subsidised

Rotating roster

As a Registered Nurse, Your Responsibilities Will Include

Conducting and documenting comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs upon admission and during care as required for specialty area.

Developing individualised care plans based on patients' assessment data, treatment goals, and preferences, collaborating with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to create holistic care plans.

Administering medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and institutional protocols and monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and take appropriate action as needed.

Evaluating patients' progress toward goals and modifying care plans as necessary to promote optimal outcomes.

Collaborating and communicating effectively with members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.

Communicating patient information, changes in condition, and care plans clearly and concisely during handoffs and shift changes and refer when required.

Understanding of patient safety and quality education and delivery of services in accordance with the National Patient Safety and Quality Standards, Work Health & Safety Act, and Ministry of Health risk management frameworks

What We Require From You

Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent

AHPRA registration current with NO restrictions or conditions

Minimum of 2 years experience in specialty area

• Able to demonstrate high level of clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice
• Recognised Postgraduate qualification in specialty area eg ED, ICU, Theatre

Evidence of prior service

National police certificate

A valid and up to date Ochre Card

We look forward to working with you and creating your new and exciting job opportunity.