Job Description
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
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
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