Surgical Nurse: Pre/Post-Op Care & Patient Impact

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a position within Surgical South on the Cairns Hospital campus. The role supports elective and emergency surgical services across multiple specialties, including Urology, Plastics and Burns, Colorectal, and General Surgery, under the Directorate of Intensive Care, Women's and Peri-operative Services.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care throughout the surgical journey and contribute to quality and

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient-centred care across the surgical journey, including pre- and post-operative management.
• Provide advanced clinical care, including complex medication administration, IV therapy, wound management, surgical drain care, and trauma nursing.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient education, discharge planning, and positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including quality activities, audits, and accreditation standards.

Job description

Cairns Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a position within Surgical South on the Cairns Hospital campus. The role supports elective and emergency surgical services across multiple specialties, including Urology, Plastics and Burns, Colorectal, and General Surgery, under the Directorate of Intensive Care, Women's and Peri-operative Services.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care throughout the surgical journey and contribute to quality and