- Seeking experienced Scrub scout Registered Nurses
- Full-time roles available with Part-time and casual considered for the right applicants
- Gain access to fantastic Healthscope employee benefits, fitness passport, retail discounts and more!
Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking experienced Scrub Scouts to join our Perioperative team on a Full-time basis. Part-time hours may be considered for strong applicants.
Work to suit your lifestyle with flexible rostering and a supportive team to support your career development. Your clinical skills, exceptional patient care, and positive approach to work will ensure your success in this role.
The successful applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience in a perioperative setting, with exposure to Neurosurgery, Vascular, Cardio- thoracic, General, Urology, Gynae, or Robotics cases.
Newcastle Private Hospital, where doing what you love means more
Join a Team That’s Leading the Way in Private Healthcare!
Co-located on the John Hunter Health Campus at Rankin Park: Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed,11 Theatre acute, private hospital facility renowned for the best patient outcomes and a supportive culture.
With a large range of specialties from ICU to Rehabilitation, Surgical wards, Maternity, and Oncology, we are able to provide unparalleled opportunities for education, development and training for our clinical and non-clinical staff.
At Newcastle Private, your career means more! You’ll be supported by expert leaders and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to flourish and grow in your career.
As a Perioperative Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout, your responsibilities may include:
- Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care
- Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to deliver patient care
- Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs
- Led successful quality improvement and safety management project/s to deliver desired outcomes
- Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
- Act as a role model for Safe Practice
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum of 3 years’ RN experience in Scrub Scout / Perioperative Nursing
- Proven perioperative experience in one or more specialties: Neurosurgery, Vascular, Cardio- thoracic, General, Urology, Gynae, Robotics
- Current Authority to Work in Australia
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
- Current Registration (no restriction) with AHPRA
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement
- Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and customer focused
- Hold a valid NSW Working with Children check for employment
Desirable Criteria
- Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)
