Overview
Registered Nurses (Perioperative) provide nursing care to patients before, during and immediately after surgery, assess patients' condition, plan nursing care for surgical intervention, maintain a safe and comfortable environment, assist Surgeons and Anaesthetists during surgery, and monitor patients' recovery from anaesthetic, prior to return to, or discharge from, ward.
Day-to-day
- assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
- works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinating the care of patients
- provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plans
- promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
- answers questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
- supervises and co-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Stressful
To become a Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
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You usually need a bachelor degree in nursing and specialist experience to work as a Registered Nurse (Perioperative).
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Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
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