Sally Shaw

Responsible for the care of the Gynaecological and Obstetric emergency theatre patients

Act as ANUM role when required to support and lead a team at night to provide the best quality of care to patients and their new babies and extended family

Liaise with multidisciplinary team of nurses and doctors in Neo natal intensive care unit, Special care nursery, High Dependency Unit, Consultants at the Austin Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Co-Ordinator

Rosters for night duty staff

BLS assessor

Provide vaccinations to all staff, including education and management of adverse reactions

Assist in the delivery of anaesthesia to patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery

Deliver postoperative care to patients in recovery

Monitor and manage the haemodynamic status of patients

Assessments/discharge planning for short term services following acute episodes and injuries. Such services include Physiotherapy, OT, Dietitian, personal care and home care.

Conduct home visits to review and monitor direct treatment and health.

Education, medication review and grief counselling.

Linking into ongoing services as required, such as ACAS and community aged care packages.

Hospital links with Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Case conferencing, including coaching claims staff.

Provide medical advice to claims staff.

Attend conciliations.

Frequently speak with employers and employees in relation to injury management/return to work issues.

Extensive knowledge of the Accident Compensation Act Victoria.

Training of claims staff regarding new procedures/projects.

Assist in Occupational Rehabilitation Providers performance & cost management.

Assist/co-ordinate in numerous Victorian WorkCover Authority projects.

Provided advanced life support for critically ill patients

Provided ongoing support and education for families and those affected during crisis situations

Evaluate donors by medical assessment

Collect whole blood donations and samples

Collect plasma and platelet donations via apheresis

Ensured the donation process is friendly, effective and efficient

Safe handling and management of fresh blood products

Managed adverse reactions