Clinical Nurse - Scrub Scout (Vascular/Thoracic/ENT)

Sjog; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package options

Superannuation 12%

Flexible work options

Gym/Wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Travel Green allowance

Job summary

St John of God Murdoch Hospital in Western Australia seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Scrub/Scout role with vascular, thoracic, ENT, and endoscopy expertise. You will supervise nursing practice, act as a clinical resource, and manage equipment and patient flow in a high‑tech theatre complex.

The position is permanent part-time, with salaries ranging from AUD 109,599 to AUD 115,681 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Australian nursing registration.
• Postgraduate perioperative qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong leadership and clinical governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing practice and ensure standard of care in perioperative area.
• Act as clinical resource and develop skills relevant to scrub/scout role.
• Contribute to quality improvement and policy development.
• Deputise for Nurse Manager when required and participate in staff performance reviews.
• Lead education sessions and orientation for caregivers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board (Australia) as RN

Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing

Job description

**St John of God Murdoch Hospital** is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region. Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education centre. It has an excellent reputation, benefits from being in the fastest growing area of Perth and is conveniently positioned next door to the State’s flagship Fiona Stanely Hospital.**About the role**As an experienced **Registered Nurse -Scrub/Scout, with Vascular, Thoracic, ENT and or Endoscopy experience**, you will provide a high standard of patient care, act as a clinical resource and effectively manage resources to deliver quality patient outcomes in all areas of specialty within our perioperative department.You will enjoy a challenging role in a highly advanced private theatre complex comprised of 18 Theatres. You’ll be exposed to the latest in surgical technology, including robotics, and work with some of the highest calibre surgeons in Australia who are usually based onsite in our consulting suites.Our Clinical Command Centre is the hub that oils the theatre machine, with information feeding into and out of a central location to co-ordinate patient flow, equipment and available beds in recovery and on the wards. Our super-organised CCC Team know exactly where patients are up to on their theatre journey at all times.Make a move and join our dedicated and supportive team in a clinically exciting theatre setting with a variety of case mixes, working with some of the highest calibre surgeons in Australia who are usually based on site in our consulting suites.This position will be offered on a **permanent part-time** basis. All applications will be considered for future positions as they become available.**Key Responsibilities*** Supervise nursing practice and take responsibility for standard of nursing care delivered.* Act as a clinical resource, maintain and develop clinical skills relevant to area of practice.* Evaluate the quality of nursing practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.* Ensure the correct use and care of all hospital equipment by self and colleagues.* Actively contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures in area of specialty.* Deputise for the Nurse Manager as required.* Participate in the performance management of caregivers in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.* Participate in and takes responsibility for the education of other caregivers by conducting formal and informal teaching sessions.* Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing specific departmental orientation programs with Nurse Manager, act as a preceptor as required.* Act as shift coordinator as required and in liaison with the Nurse / After Hours Manager and monitors staffing levels continuously to ensure appropriate numbers of skills staff are available within the agreed productivity targets.**Your skills and experience**You will have demonstrated strong leadership ability. Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment you will hold well-developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.To succeed you will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and relevant post graduate qualifications.**Extensive Scrub Scout with Vascular, Thoracic and ENT experience is essential for the role.**Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.**We can offer*** **Salary**: **$109,599 to $115 681 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation*** **Permanent part-time position, hours negotiated with successful applicants*** 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 & well-being programs* Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance* Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Innovative Professional Development opportunities* Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to **$1,500** per year*All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.*