Do you thrive in a supportive team environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care? Are you a highly skilled surgical nurse with a keen eye for wound management and experience in skin surveillance? If so, we want to hear from you!
Our Skin Cancer practice is seeking a motivated and experienced Surgical Registered Nurse / Melanographer to join our growing team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive, pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to all patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Work collaboratively with Skin cancer doctors to ensure a smooth and efficient surgical procedure experience.
- Perform total body photography and sequential digital dermoscopy (melanography) as required for patient skin surveillance.
- Scrub and participate in sterile procedures, confidently assisting Skin cancer doctors with instruments and supplies.
- Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance.
- Assess and manage wounds using advanced dressing techniques to promote optimal healing.
- Educate patients and families about pre- and post-operative care procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records, including comprehensive melanography documentation.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in a surgical setting.
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrated experience or formal training in Melanography/Skin Surveillance is highly desirable.
- To demonstrate and prove your expertise in advanced wound care management and dressing techniques.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to work in an organized and dynamic environment.
- A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
- Professional development opportunities to further your skills and knowledge, including training in advanced melanography techniques.
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected].