DESCRIPTION

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (LP8495)
Salary: $110,733 – $117,053 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Day Procedure Unit
Closing Date: 19 Aug 2025

The Division of Surgery at NCH delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, including surgical bookings, anaesthesia, pain management, perioperative care, endoscopy, and specialist wards. The Day Procedure Unit (DPU) offers planned services for low-acuity adult patients needing minor procedures with local or no anaesthetic, focusing on early intervention, education, assessment, surgical preparation, and ongoing care for those with complex conditions. Urology and General Surgery frequently operate clinics within the DPU, with plans to expand into Gynaecology. The DPU Registered Nurse level 2 plays a key role in providing patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care throughout the patient journey, from admission and intraprocedural support to recovery and discharge, working closely with an interdisciplinary team supported by the Perioperative Education Team and Clinical Nurse Consultant.
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