Experienced RNs and EENs - Scrub/Scout Nurses
Experienced Registered & Endorsed Enrolled Scrub / Scout Nurses
Casual positions available
Flinders Private Hospital
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.
Flinders Private Hospital is seeking experienced perioperative scrub/scout Registered Nurses and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join our theatre team casually. We perform a broad range of specialties including Orthopaedic, General, Colorectal, Bariatric, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastics and Robotic surgery, offering you an exciting opportunity to branch out into different specialty areas.
You will join the perioperative nursing team and be responsible for the collaboration of safe and quality surgical patient care.
We encourage a flexible and family friendly workplace.
Flinders Private Hospital operating suite is comprised of 9 theatres and 1 procedure room and operates electively over a 6 day week.
Essential Criteria:
· At least 2 years previous experience as a Scrub/Scout nurse in any of the above specialities and willingness to learn new specialities
· Lead by example, demonstrating the professionalism and culture of Flinders Private Hospital
· Proven communication and interpersonal skills
· Committed to ongoing professional development and learning
· Knowledge of ACORN standards and current legislation
· Unrestricted registration with AHPRA
· Consideration to re-registration to AHPRA program
· Ability to participate in an on-call roster
· Current South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance
· Staff will be required to provide proof of immunity / vaccination to specified infectious diseases.
· Ability to lead by example, demonstrating the professionalism and culture of Flinders Private Hospital
· Committed to continuous quality improvement
· Committed to provision of quality nursing care, education and customer service
· Proven ability to effectively manage under pressure with competing demands
· Ability to work flexible hours
The role offers:
· Opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and a dynamic leadership team
· Growth opportunities
· Competitive salary, favourable working conditions
ACHA Health offers:
· Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
· Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
· Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
· A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community, where our employees are more than a number
· A passion for excellence - be a part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
· A workplace which prides itself on integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
Working towards a collective purpose - We work together for better care
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region - the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country and their ongoing connection through the custodianship of its land and waters. We work thoughtfully and respectfully, remembering the land on which we stand belongs to the oldest continuing living culture in the world. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and still to come.
ACHA Health is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the “Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) & Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses’ & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement – 2021-2024 (‘Agreement’ or ‘Enterprise Agreement’)” (salaries range between $31.07-$53.49 per hour).
Applications Close: 4 weeks post advertising
Theatre Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (08) 8275 3343
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
