Your Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Scrub Scout Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures by providing essential support to surgeons and other medical professionals in the operating theatre.
If you are dynamic and flexible nurse, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to provide high–level patient care then we want to hear from you.
The Position
Prepare and maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
Assist surgeons during procedures by providing instruments and supplies.
Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and functioning properly.
Monitor and manage the sterile field to prevent contamination.
Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Document and maintain accurate records of surgical procedures and inventory.
Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions.
Ensures Infection Management policies and procedures are available to all staff and adhered to and implemented
Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.
You will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and have recent clinical experience as a Scrub Scout Registered Nurse.
To succeed you will highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, ability to identify and solve problems, with a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and patient satisfaction.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
The Benefits:
Salary $42.30 per hr to $59.75 per hour (includes causal loading) + 11% superannuation
Casual position available
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
Opportunities for post-graduate course support
For enquiries contact Rebecca McFadzen, Deputy Director of Nursing , on 03 5226 1393
Application closes on 25th August 2024
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.