Ophthalmology Clinical Nurse Specialist - Theatre

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Ophthalmology Clinical Nurse Specialist Theatre to join our clinical team on a full time basis. Monday to Friday flexible roster, no on-call, weekends, public holidays or trauma

Duties and responsibilities:

This role will see you working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to support patient care needs and deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.

• Lead the nursing team to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care
• Manage team rosters, workloads and delegation of tasks
• supporting the GM/ DON and NUM in quality activities and procurement
• requires experienced Perioperative Ophthalmology Registered Scrub/ Scout Nurse
• Ensure the theatre complex and equipment are ready for surgery
• Ensure patient safety and communication with surgical team is always a key focus
• Monitor and evaluate patient recovery, addressing any complications
• Deliver education and support to patients for the management of their recovery

About You:

You have a genuine passion for nursing, providing world-class patient care and adding value to Australian healthcare. You will have:

• Solid experience as an Ophthalmology scrub/ scout Registered Nurse in a theatre / perioperative setting
• Post graduate qualifications in Nursing desirable
• Current AHPRA registration
• Advanced clinical and technical skills including problem solving skills
• A passion for education, mentoring and leadership
• Experience in the below specialties highly desirable
• A background in private day hospitals preferred

Culture and Benefits:

At Nexus, caring for our people, patients and employees is at the centre of everything we do. We value our strong team culture and go to great lengths to foster inclusion and engagement across our group.

• Great work life balance - Monday to Friday flexible roster, no on-call, weekends, public holidays or trauma
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Employee referral bonus
• Great discounts with hundreds of national retailers, health insurance, utilities, travel and transport
• Novated Leasing option
• Focus on health and wellbeing (including Fitness Passport)
• Modern state-of-the-art facility on the beautiful Gold Coast

The Nexus Hospitals Story:

Nexus Hospitals is a leading Australian Private Hospital group that employs over 1300 talented and passionate people across 22 hospitals and 3 support offices. Our PURPOSE is to deliver better healthcare models to all Australians. We measure our success by improvements in patient outcome and experience, employee engagement, sustainable use of resources, and mutually beneficial partnerships.

About Pacific Private Day Hospital:

Pacific Private Hospital specialises in Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, Plastic, MOHs, Oral & Maxillofacial, General surgeries and Gastroenterology/Hepatology with 7 operating theatres and 8 inpatient hospital beds.

Our newly expanded hospital offers a state-of-the-art facility which stands as a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. Our hospital serves as a bridge between conventional hospitals and day surgery facilities, addressing a crucial gap in the healthcare landscape.

How to apply:

Simply click APPLY to send in your resume and we'll be in touch. We are a growing and passionate company, and we want those with genuine excitement for healthcare to join us.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note: pre-screening requirements exist for this position, including recent criminal history check and immunisation. Immunisation and vaccination requirements are aligned with the health standards for each state.