Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
* Desirable Coastal / Country Lifestyle
* Supportive Team Environment
* Professional Development Opportunities
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for Scrub / Scout nurses to join Theatre Unit with the opportunity to work across both Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals. This is a fast paced and an exciting place to work and the successful candidate will work within a supportive, dynamic team of dedicated nurses and multidisciplinary team, providing quality, evidenced based care. Will consider applicants interested in joining the casual pool.
Reporting directly to our Theatre Nurse Unit Manager and Regional Theatre Manager, the Scrub / Scout nurse will work clinically in our Operating Theatres across specialties such as General Surgery, Urology, Dermatology, Colorectal, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, Maxillofacial, Dental, and Bariatric.
Essential Criteria:
* Current registration with APHRA
* Minimum 2 years post graduate experience in Scrub / Scout Nursing
* Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrate knowledge of advance patient assessment skills and facilitation of early escalation process where required
* Ability to work flexible hours – shift work, on-call and overtime as required
* Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
* Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills
* National Criminal History Record Check
* Current Working with Children Check
Why choose Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals?
* Part of Healthe Care Group
* Supportive multidisciplinary team with a passion for measurable outcomes
* Hospital with a Net Promoter Scores consistently above "world class" status
* Highly competitive renumeration
* Paid parental leave
* Novated Lease Opportunities
* Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and discounted Private Health Insurance
Forster Private Hospital and Mayo Private Hospital, part of Healthe Care Australia, are sister facilities offering Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation and Oncology Services and Mental Health at Mayo. Forster and Taree are located 2 – 2.5 hours north from Newcastle and boasts extraordinary natural landscapes including beaches, lakes, rivers, with many opportunities for outdoor activities amongst a friendly welcoming community and an enviable climate. Between both facilities we have five Operating Theatres and a state-of-the-art Hydrotherapy Pool at each site. We offer competitive salaries, flexible rostering, free staff parking & professional development support.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthe Care hand NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement
All enquiries should be directed to: Satheesh Jose, Regional Theatre Manager. Formal applications including cover letter addressing criteria and CV emailed to –
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide immunisation evidence for specified infectious diseases.