Registered Nurse Day of Surgery Pre Admission Clinic
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated RN for the role of a Pre-Admission Clinic Nurse for a minimum 9-week secondment (Monday – Friday 0730-1536) with potential to extend.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 13 December 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ693121
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ693121
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.
Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.
DOSA is located on the first floor of NBH and is a 40 bed ward. The hours are typically 6am to 9pm, Monday to Friday working 8 hour shifts
What you'll be doing
- Work closely with Day Surgery NUM, Anesthetic team and the Hospitals Clinical Coordinator as the first point of contact when the patient is preparing for surgery.Ensure patients are fully informed of their surgery and have completed an informed consent form, and health history.
- Ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery and that it is safe to proceed with the surgery they require.
- Conduct and complete face to face Patient Health Assessments including ECG’s and patient physical assessment.
- Document, report and action clinical findings in system
- Pre-Operative education for patients attending surgery ensuring they have also made the necessary preparations for post operative care.
- Assist in coordinating the follow up of test results for surgery as required.
- Substantiate data relevant to the patient's readiness for surgery, communicate pertinent information to the relevant stakeholders.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
- A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Madeline Watson on madeline.watson@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 1 October 2026
