Day Surgery Nurse - Scrub/Anaesthetic Nurse Experience

Genea is one of Australia's leading providers of treatment for patients facing infertility challenges, with more than 35 years of experience in the field. Our culture is one of innovation, passion and teamwork - we are constantly striving to improve pregnancy outcomes for our patients, while providing the best possible care and support throughout their treatment journey. 

We are seeking an experienced Full time Scrub/Anaesthetic Day Surgery Nurse to join our CBD clinic. The role is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient pre, peri and post-operative care of patients in the Day Surgery.

Duties will include:

• Patient admission, screening and pre-operative preparation
• Assist Doctors with treatment in the procedure room competently
• Provide safe and effective recovery care to patients, escalating for clinical review as indicated
• Patient discharge - assessment of readiness and issue of post-operative instructions and medications
• Safe handling and management of specimens, medications, antibiotics and blood products (where applicable)
• Assist in the day to day activities of the day surgery as required

About You
To be considered for this position you must have previous experience working in a Day Surgery as a Anaesthetic Nurse.

Ideally you will:

• Have experience as a Scrub/Anaesthetic Nurse
• Experience in Gynecological procedures or IVF procedures
• Be focused on customer service and patient care, both directly face to face and in a supporting role (telephone, email, etc).
• Be a registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA (mandatory)
• Have a working with Children's Check (mandatory)
• Experience in a variety of nursing areas such as, reproductive and female health, and/or infertility (preferable)

Specialized Scrub/Anaesthetic Training:

• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Perianaesthetic Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Perioperative (Scrub/Scout) Nursing or Graduate Certificate in Anaesthesia and Recovery Nursing
• Specialized training courses in anaesthetic techniques, monitoring, and recovery care
• Hospital-based perioperative training programs

Working for Genea

Our staff enjoy working at Genea for several key reasons; the people we work with, flexibility, development opportunities, fulfilment of working somewhere that truly makes a difference to people's lives.

Why work in Genea's Day Surgery?

• Work in a state of the art facility with a focus on patient care
• No night shift! Shifts are 6.30am - 3pm
• Enjoy our staff benefits - social club, wellbeing program and a very supportive workplace 
• Use your skills and specialise in fertility procedures