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The Position
We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses with specialty skills in Scrub/Scouting to join our Perioperative team on a fulltime basis (we will also consider suitable applicants seeking part time opportunities). Our busy theatre complex supports a variety of services including ophthalmology, neurology, general surgery, ENT, urology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, vascular, endoscopy and plastics.
The Position
We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses with specialty skills in Scrub/Scouting to join our Perioperative team on a fulltime basis (we will also consider suitable applicants seeking part time opportunities). Our busy theatre complex supports a variety of services including ophthalmology, neurology, general surgery, ENT, urology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, vascular, endoscopy and plastics.
Responsibilities
Working in this specialized area you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of clinical standards and will be directly responsible for:
* Continuously monitor the theatre environment and manage associated risks to ensure patient safety including safe clinical practice and adherence to Aseptic Technique, Infection Control principles and practices
* Other activities including patient positioning, documenting accountable forms, collect specimens, confirming consent and managing equipment.
* Manage the instruments and associated sterile items, accountable items, assist the surgeons with access to instruments and supplies required to undertake the surgical procedure
* Collaborate with surgical team to ensure that all instruments, accountable items and other items used during surgery/procedures are retrieved, accounted for and appropriately documented
* Remaining vigilant throughout the procedure in order to recognise intraoperative complications or changes in the patient's condition and be ready to respond promptly
Our theatres are staffed Monday to Friday with employees being rostered on-call on a rotational basis (nights and weekends).
The Person
Strong emphasis will be placed on the applicant's ability to demonstrate the organisations values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom and Friendliness, as well as their ability to commit to and apply these values in the workplace.
Key Selection Criteria
* Evidence of tertiary qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Recent experience in a scrub/scout role (highly desired)
* Advanced communication and evaluation skills that enhance and promote patient care and safety, including highly developed critical problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes including policies, guidelines and evidence-based practices
* Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment to provide outcome-based care
* High attention to detail to ensure documentation is current, accurate, timely and maintains confidentiality
How To Apply
Please submit the following:
* A cover letter that addresses the 'Key Selection Criteria' (maximum 2 pages) and outlines your preference for a full time or part time position
* A detailed resume (including 2 professional referees)
* Submit your application on our website https://thefriendlies.org.au/careers/ and complete the Application for Employment form.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Friday7 March 2025, whichever is sooner.
The Benefits
As a part of The Friendlies team, you will enjoy:
* Attractive salary packaging options and a variety of additional discounts and benefits within our hospital and pharmacies
* Career development opportunities and commitment to ongoing training, education and professional development
* Family friendly work environment close to professional childcare services
* Find out more about why The Friendlies is a great place to work at https://thefriendlies.org.au
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a mandatory condition of employment that some roles within our hospital require you to be vaccinated, and remain vaccinated during your employment, against some or all of the following vaccine preventable diseases; Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping cough), and Hepatitis. Mandatory vaccination requirements for this role will be discussed further with applicants throughout the application process.
Position Summary
* Employment Type: Fulltime
* Position classification: Registered Nurse
* Remuneration: $80 207 to $104 835 per annum
* Remuneration: $3 085 to $4 032 per fortnight
* Hours per week: 38 hrs
* Job vacancy ID: JV0'2014
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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