Registered Nurse – Hair Transplant
ABOUT US:
Evolved Hair Restoration is a specialist medical clinic based in South Perth, Western Australia, providing advanced surgical hair restoration using Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) and Follicular unit extraction (FUE).
We are committed to delivering safe, evidence-based surgical care in a modern, fully accredited clinical environment. As our surgical caseload continues to grow, we are expanding our nursing team and seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join us on a permanent full-time basis.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will work closely with our hair transplant surgeons in a high-volume surgical environment, assisting throughout procedures with a particular focus on Choi pen loading and direct follicular implantation while delivering exceptional patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including clinical history, current medications, allergies, comorbidities and pre-anaesthetic screening, and escalate identified risks to the treating surgeon.
● Plan, implement, evaluate and revise individualised nursing care plans for each patient in consultation with the patient and the wider clinical team.
● Confirm and document informed consent processes in conjunction with the operating surgeon, and verify patient identification, procedure site and surgical safety checklists.
● Perform the instrument (scrub) and circulating (scout) nursing roles throughout DHI and FUE procedures, anticipating surgical requirements, managing instrumentation and maintaining the integrity of the sterile field.
● Administer and monitor prescribed medications, including local anaesthetic and adjunct agents, in accordance with medical orders, NMBA standards and clinic medication management policy, and monitor and document patient response.
● Assess, monitor and interpret patient vital signs and clinical status intra-operatively and during post-anaesthesia recovery; recognise, escalate and initiate a clinical response to deterioration, adverse drug reactions and anaphylaxis.
● Undertake specialised graft handling and preparation, including precision loading of Choi implanter pens, graft counting, storage, hydration and viability management within defined clinical protocols.
● Assess and manage post-operative wounds, donor and recipient sites, dressings, analgesia and haemostasis, and evaluate healing progress at post-operative review appointments.
● Provide clinical education, counselling and written and verbal advice to patients and carers regarding pre-admission preparation, wound care, medication regimens, activity restrictions, expected outcomes and complication recognition.
● Coordinate, delegate to, supervise and mentor enrolled nurses, surgical technicians, assistants in nursing and student nurses, and contribute to their clinical assessment and professional development.
● Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical documentation and nursing records, and ensure the confidentiality and security of patient health information in accordance with privacy legislation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
● Comply with all requirements of the Work Health and Safety legislation and clinic policies.
● Support and promote a positive health and safety culture within the practice.
● Identify, report and assist in managing clinical and workplace hazards, incidents and near misses.
● Adhere to infection prevention and control, manual handling and emergency response procedures.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification, and Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
· Minimum of 3 years' full-time (or equivalent part time) relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience loading Choi pens for Direct Hair Implantation (DHI).
- Strong understanding of sterile technique and infection prevention.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Desirable
- Experience assisting with FUE extraction.
- PRP preparation experience.
- Patient education and post-operative care experience
JOB DETAILS:
Job Type: Permanent Full-time (38 hours per week)
Pay: $80,0000 to 90,000.00 per year (plus Superannuation)
Work Location: In person – South Perth, WA 6151
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Modern specialist clinic.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
Evolved Hair Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
