First-year, 2-week placement in day surgery and the operating theatre.
- Conducted routine preoperative and postoperative care observations in operating theatre.
- Facilitated person-centered conversations with patients to enhance comfort and understanding.
- Performed cannulation removal and provided related patient education.
- Assessed patient vital signs and maintained accurate documentation.
Second-year, three-week placement in an aged care facility.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Second year, 4-week placement with community mental health services.
- Monitored client progress through regular reviews of medical records and clinical notes.
- Conducted assessments with clients to determine mental health needs and develop treatment plans using therapeutic communication .
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss client cases and identify appropriate services.
- Entered accurate records of assessment findings and client interactions into patients' progress notes.
- Practice phlebotomy to collect blood samples.
- ECG placement, printing, and follow-up with the appropriate professional.
Third year, 6-week placement, Community Rapid Response services, and specialized community nursing.
- Research patient history before attending jobs to ensure all precautions and patient needs are met.
- Gained further confidence in phlebotomy, IV line priming, IV infusions, and how to operate IV pumps.
- Pre- and post-infusion care and observation, and patient education.
- Accurate clinical documentation in patient notes using various IT systems and paper-based forms.
- Patient and family palliative care support, empathetic interaction.