Registered Nurse

Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedics team at Calvary. This is a permanent, part-time position (0.8 FTE – eight shifts per fortnight).

As a Registered Nurse in Orthopaedics, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a range of post-operative patients on the Orthopaedic Ward. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to consolidate your skills in wound care, IV management, clinical deterioration response and holistic nursing practice, all within a knowledgeable, supportive team.

Your main duties will include:
 

• Post-operative management, including vital-signs monitoring and timely response to clinical deterioration.
• Wound care and drain management, ensuring dressing integrity and early detection of complications.
• IV management and safe medication administration, adhering to best-practice protocols.
• Risk assessments and interventions, proactively identifying and addressing patient needs.
   

About You
 

• Previous acute-care or hospital experience is preferred.
• Available for fully rotational shift work.
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills.