Preadmissions Nurse
Job No:
BH90
Location:
Toorak Gardens
About the role
Reporting to the Preadmissions Manager, the Preadmissions Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring patients are clinically and administratively prepared for their upcoming procedures. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments, identifying potential risks, and coordinating necessary investigations to optimise patient safety and surgical outcomes. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and non-clinical staff and managers, visiting specialists and Allied Health professionals, the Preadmissions Nurse provides education, support, and reassurance to patients and their families, ensuring they are well-informed and confident about their care journey, enhancing the overall patient experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified Registered Nurse with preadmissions experience to join our Preadmissions team on a casual basis.
Burnside Hospital’s history is steeped in strong community connection. Often described as a country hospital in the city, we’re proud of our reputation for quality care and providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients and our people. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care throughout the patient journey, and ready to be a part of a team where you can apply your skills to deliver positive outcomes, we want to hear from you! Click ‘Apply’ to view the Position Description and submit your application.
As an employee of Burnside Hospital, you will enjoy the benefit of
- A Healthy Work-Life Balance: We seek to provide you with an exceptional life experience. That’s why we offer flexible working hours and schedules within a supportive environment that value both your professional and personal life.
- Convenience and Safety: Free car parking options available at our hospitals, located in the eastern suburbs close to the city.
- Career Development: We offer structured training programs, educational support, and development initiatives to help you build your capabilities and potential for career and personal growth. We’re a stable and secure organisation with a reputation for quality service, big enough to provide opportunities while being small enough to know your name so you’ll feel seen and heard.
- Wellbeing: We ensure our people are well supported through free counselling and physiotherapy assistance, health insurance and pharmacy discounts, and free flu vaccinations.
- Peer Recognition: We value everyone's contributions, and our reward and recognition program is designed to celebrate the people who truly embody our values and make our workplace exceptional.
- Impactful Work: Working at Burnside Hospital means making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. You’ll be part of a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients every day.
About us
Burnside Hospital is one of South Australia's foremost private healthcare providers, offering a range of services and clinics across our two sites, Toorak Gardens and Stepney, caring for and supporting the thousands of patients who choose to have their healthcare needs met here each year. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, their families, and the community and pride ourselves on our values-based approach of caring with empathy and respect, prioritising safety and wellbeing, and investing in continuous learning and professional growth. We work together as a team and value diversity, ensuring a positive, inclusive culture for everyone.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.
