Surgical Nurse Courses
Surgical Nurses, or perioperative nurses, provide care to patients before, during, and after surgery, ensuring their safety and comfort.
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How do I become a Surgical Nurse
Get qualified to work as a Surgical Nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Estimated fee
From $13,875
Duration
24 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The Bachelor of Nursing provides students with a foundational understanding of nursing practice and healthcare. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, preparing graduates to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in various healthcare settings. Emphasising ethical practice, patient safety, and clinical excellence, the curriculum covers key aspects of patient care, health assessment, and medical interventions. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to pursue a rewarding...
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Estimated fee
From $13,875
Duration
24 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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HLT47515
Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, Traineeship
The HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support qualifies you for work as an operating theatre technician. It’s a nationally recognised training course that takes 9-12 to complete. The course teaches you how to maintain operating theatre equipment and support patients in the recovery room — you’ll graduate ready for work in the Australian health system.
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, Traineeship
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Duration
12 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The Master of Nursing is designed to advance nursing practice and leadership skills, preparing graduates for senior roles in healthcare. The course offers a blend of theory, advanced clinical training, and research, focusing on specialised care, management, and policy development. Emphasising evidence-based practice, it equips nurses with the expertise to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems. Graduates emerge ready to lead in diverse healthcare settings, contributing significantly to patient ca...
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Duration
12 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice is tailored to enhance core skills essential for advanced nursing roles. It focuses on developing competencies and deepening knowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, diagnosis, and evaluation of care at a specialist level. This course is ideal for nurses aiming to elevate their practice and expertise in a healthcare setting.
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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Common questions
How much do Surgical Nurses earn?
The average salary for registered Surgical Nurses is $1,600 per week ($83,200 per annum). Increase your earning capacity by undertaking post-graduate qualifications in clinical nursing, perianaesthesia nursing, and critical care nursing.
What are the job opportunities for Surgical Nurses?
There are 19,100 Surgical Nurses currently working in Australia. They are employed by hospitals and specialist medical centres that provide surgical procedures.
How do I become a Surgical Nurse?
To become a Surgical Nurse you must complete a Bachelor of Nursing, then apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Once you are a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) you should complete a post-graduate qualification in surgical nursing such as the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Surgical) or Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Surgical Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training. They provide nursing support and care to surgery patients before, during, and after their procedure. In Australia, Surgical Nurses are sometimes known as perioperative nurses.
As a Surgical Nurse you could be explaining the fasting requirements to a patient, preparing the operating theatre before surgery, marking off a pre-op checklist, handing tools to the surgeon, taking the core vital signs of a patient after surgery, updating the family about the condition of a patient in emergency surgery, or writing up patient notes and recording in the database.
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