Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout (Orthopaedics)
- Full-time & Part Time Positions available
- Flexible rostering to support a healthy work life balance with a supportive management team and a great team environment
- Supported learning and professional development with state-of-the-art technology including robotics and post graduate study options
Prince of Wales Private Hospital is looking to employ is seeking experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Scouts to join our team on a Full-time basis, however Part-time hours may be considered for the right applicant.
In this fast paced and varied environment you will bring your experience and take pride in your work, have a friendly and positive work attitude and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
As a Perioperative Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake peri-operative nursing care in accordance with legislation
- Deliver evidence based nursing care
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure patient and staff safety
- Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and AINs to deliver patient care (RN only)
- Proactively assess the operative nursing care provided to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the individual / patient
- Document into the patient's medical record objectively, clearly, concisely and timely using accepted abbreviations and terminology
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- 3 years’ postgraduate experience as a Scrub / Scout Nurse
- Proven experience in a high acuity Perioperative Orthopaedic environment
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Commitment to Quality Patient Care
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Works well independently and within a team
- Basic computer skills
Desirable Criteria:
- Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)
About POWPH
Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Prince of Wales Private Hospital.
We are renowned for complex surgery, and have been independently recognised for excellence in clinical safety and service. While we specialise in neurosurgery, orthopaedics, general and plastics reconstructive surgeries, many Sydneysiders know us for being one of the state’s premier maternity hospitals, caring for more than 2,000 expectant parents every year. Supported by the latest technology and robotics, we offer a full range of surgical and medical services too, giving you the opportunity to work in the areas you love while also allowing you to further specialise in the clinical areas you want.
Even our location is unique! You’ll find us at Randwick, close to Bondi and Coogee beach; where we share a precinct with three other prestigious hospitals; Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women and the Prince of Wales Public Hospital.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance for full-time and part-time employees
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 10th December 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses’ and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024" (salaries range between $35.46 and $49.79 per hour).
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker