Clinical Nurse PACU

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Clinical Nurse PACU to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Manage the PACU when on duty with overall continuing clinical responsibility, in order to carry out safe delivery of care to all patients.
• Organise the day-to-day running of the PACU.
• Lead and support the PACU team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
• Manage the delegated budget for the PACU, ensuring financial targets are achieved. Identifies sustainable solutions where there is budget variance.
• Deputise for the Nurse Manager as appropriate.
• Act as a clinical leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care, and sharing expertise with colleagues.
• Creates a climate of support and cooperation, and a culture of shared accountability across the organisation whilst holding individuals to account where there is non-compliance.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of department teaching and mentorship programs in collaboration with the clinical nurse educators.
• Ensures that delivery of care within the PACU meets the required standards.
• Be proactive in the timely assessment, investigation and management of risks, clinical incidents and complaints reported within the PACU.
• Carry out nursing duties within the recovery area according to policies and procedures under the control of the person in charge, reporting any difficulties or concerns.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care.
• Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards, and maintain custody and checking of controlled drugs daily.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Current nursing registration.
• Evidence of continuing post-registration education relevant to post.
• Demonstrable broad clinical and management experience within PACU/Recovery.
• Has implemented quality systems and improved patient outcomes as a result.
• Track record of achievement of objectives in present and previous jobs whilst exhibiting a “can do attitude”.
• Experience in leading and managing change.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a complex environment and managed a team.
• Has demonstrable critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work autonomously.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in intensive care, day surgery and/or anaesthetics.
• ILS/ALS provider.