Anaesthetic Nurse

Bethesda Hospital Incorporated

POSITION DESCRIPTION





Date May 2021

Position Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Theatre

Division Clinical, Periopertive and Support Services - Theatre

Reports to Perioperative Services Manager



Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: - To deliver the highest quality healthcare experience for patients

Vision: - To be the preferred choice of Doctor’s, Staff and Patients, recognised for the provision of

high-quality medium acuity surgical services and palliative care.

Values: Bethesda Health Care is committed to the following values:

Teamwork – we create an environment of unity and togetherness
Respect – we recognise and acknowledge the uniqueness and value of every individual
Integrity – we demonstrate honesty and trust
Compassion – we work to express God’s love through a caring expression of kindness,
tolerance and tenderness

Excellence – we excel in all that we do so that we can promote the mission of our hospital
Professionalism – we have pride in the high level of care and service we offer
Staff are expected to demonstrate these values in the way they work and to live the positive

behaviours as described in the Bethesda Health Care Code of Conduct and to contribute to and

promote the positive working culture of the organisation.



Position Summary and Role Purpose

Reporting to Clinical Nurses (CN) and the Perioperative Services Manager (POSM) the Registered

Nurse (RN) provides evidence based perioperative and post operative nursing care to patients as

well as mentoring staff and students incorporating the values of Bethesda Healthcare.



Key Working Relationships

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

Executive VMO’s

Perioperative Services Manager Medical Companies

Clinical Nurse Managers Nursing Agencies

Staff Development Nurse Patients

All staff Industry peak bodies

Stores and Supply Nursing Agencies

Engineering



Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Professionalism

Registered Nurse

May 2021



Health, Safety and the Environment

Adhere to policies, procedures and standard operating procedures
Report incidents, hazards and injuries
Use personal protective equipment as required and directed
Raise OSH issues with OSH representative/s
Promote a safe work environment by assessing the work environment and not misusing or
bypassing systems of equipment

2

Registered Nurse

May 2021



Quality and Risk

Record initiatives and issues in Riskman
Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through National Quality
and Safety Healthcare Standards (NQSHS), Occupational Health and Safety, achievement of

hospital accreditation and deliver a high standard of customer service at all times.

Abide by Bethesda Health Care’s Code of Conduct, Occupational Health and Safety
legislation, Equal Opportunity Act
Complete mandatory training and participate in development reviews


Partnering with the Consumer

Acknowledging and involving patients with their care, responding to both clinical and non-clinical

queries, providing assistance as appropriate, encouraging the use of formal feedback systems



Selection Criteria

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse qualification and current State registration
Current Police Check (no more than 6 months old
Current Working with Children
Desirable

Qualifications in specialist areas such as Perioperative Nursing Certificate
Tertiary qualifications
Knowledge

Essential

Current Best Practice in Nursing
Desirable

Clinical specialisation
Quality improvement and risk management frameworks
Skills

Well developed written and verbal communication skills
Well developed organisation and time management skills
Computer and keyboard skills
Experience

Essential

Commitment to improving own knowledge base and performance
Desirable

Precepting staff and students
3

Registered Nurse

May 2021



Acceptance of Position Description

Employee Date

4