Staff Nurse - Theatre

ob Title: Staff Nurse
Department: Theatre Scrub
Reports to: Clinical Coordinator
Date: 2025

Overall Purpose of Job

Provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the centre of all that we do.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Participate as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Facilitate and deliver quality patient care by effective and efficient management of available time and resources, demonstrating professional leadership and clinical expertise.

• Advance current nursing practice in accordance with NMBI guidelines.

• Engage in ongoing professional development within the department in line with current and future service demands.

• Communicate with the Clinical Coordinator and provide support as required.

• Manage day-to-day operational requirements and collaborate with other departments.

• Ensure the operation of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting.

• Adhere to internal controls for the department.

• Participate in all regulatory and mandatory survey processes within the hospital.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice Framework (NMBI 2000).

• Ensure patient needs are individually assessed.

• Develop and implement care plans with appropriate evaluation.

• Maintain a clinical environment adhering to all nursing and hospital-wide policies and guidelines.

• Delegate appropriately based on the skill level and knowledge of staff.

• Maintain professional, legible, and timely documentation.

• Deputise for the Clinical Coordinator as required.

• Participate in problem-solving and system improvement within the department.

• Adhere to Standard Precautions and appropriate protective measures.

• Handle and dispose of infectious waste appropriately.

Interrelationships

• Maintain good working relationships with other departments, physicians, patients, families, and external agencies.

• Communicate with the Clinical Coordinator as required.

• Demonstrate the ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.

• Collaborate with physicians and other care providers to maximise patient outcomes.

• Participate in unit-based and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

• Be cross-trained and allocated to PACU as needed.

Personal & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional portfolio.

• Utilise practical opportunities to educate patients and their families.

• Attend relevant study days and courses.

• Act as a preceptor or supervisor for students and new staff.

• Participate in performance reviews with the Nurse Manager.

Educational Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the post holder will:

• Identify and contribute to continual learning opportunities in the clinical area.

• Participate in the clinical induction of new nursing and support staff.

• Assume responsibility for own learning and development.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention are required to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.

• Utilise effective time management skills.

• Remain flexible to meet hospital needs, including floating to other departments as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMBI Registered General Nurse license.

• BLS & ACLS certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.

• A management course is desirable.

• Proven clinical ability and strong communication skills.

Job-Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Teamwork

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrates motivation for the role.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Planning and Organising

• Evidence of effective planning, organising, and time management skills.

• Flexibility regarding internal rotations, rostering, and on-call duties.

Knowledge

• Evidence of recent and relevant experience in a specialised area within an acute hospital setting.

• Awareness of new developments in specialised care.

• Understanding of national nursing strategies.

• Maintain up-to-date BLS and ACLS certification.

Patient and Customer Focus

• Commitment to quality patient care.

Personal Competencies

• High level of flexibility to meet hospital service needs.

Additional Information

All employees are expected to comply with the hospital's Health & Safety risk assessment policies. Employees, consultants, and contractors eligible for COVID-19 vaccination must comply with hospital guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for patients and staff.

Interested candidates should submit their applications, highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.