RN Cardiothoracic; Theatre

Position: RN Cardiothoracic (Theatre)

Large Private hospital is seeking an experienced Professional Nurse to deliver holistic, person‑centred care and coordinate patient management within their Cardiothoracic Theatre within a multi‑disciplinary team.

The role includes advanced clinical practice, emergency response, quality assurance, staff support and effective communication across the unit.

• Provide specialised nursing care, assess patient needs and implement individualised care plans.
• Support clinical teams, ensure accurate documentation and maintain safe, high‑quality care standards.
• Participate in training, mentoring and policy adherence.
• Allocate resources effectively and contribute to continuous professional development.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and support digital clinical systems.
• Identify and respond to life‑threatening situations and initiate emergency treatment (RESUS) within Scope of Practice.
• Conduct patient interviews, assess needs, and participate in multi‑disciplinary care planning.
• Complete rounds with medical practitioners and develop individualised nursing care plans.
• Maintain accurate day/night shift documentation and communicate unit activities to the Unit Manager.

• Registered Professional Nurse (SANC).
• 5 years’ private hospital Theatre experience as a Cardiothoracic Scrub Nurse
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• Strong clinical judgement, communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to participate in call duties and collaborate to achieve unit goals.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.