Enrolled Nurse Scrub/Scout

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north is seeking an Enrolled Nurse Scrub/Scout for Broadmeadows Surgical Centre. The role involves scrub/scout duties across Admissions, Endoscopy, and theatres, under supervision of a Registered Nurse. Two years in OR and sterile technique proficiency are required.

This Full Time ongoing role is based at Broadmeadows Surgical Centre, with emphasis on patient care within the operating suite and collaboration with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the Operating theatre as a scrub/scout.
• Strong understanding of Operating theatre standards and ACORN.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to support change.
• Strong understanding of Scrub/Scout principles and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre: Admissions, Scrub/Scout, Stage 2 PACU - Discharge, Endoscopy and Operating theatres.
• Observe, record and report changes in patients’ health status.
• Work under guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse on duty in the department.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to assess, guide and delegate care to the Enrolled Nurse.

Skills

Operating theatre

ACORN

Autonomy

Teamwork

Scrub/Scout

Education

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing

Job description

Reference Number:54502:Enrolled Nurse Scrub/ScoutEmployment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Enrolled Nurse Scrub/Scout to join the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Enrolled Nurse provides care within the limits specified by his / her professional qualification and will work within scope of practice guidelines, as recommended by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC).

This position is responsible for:

• Providing care for patients in the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre in the following areas: Admissions,Scrub/Scout, Stage 2 PACU - Discharge, Endoscopy and Operating theatres
• Observe, record and report changes in patients’ health status
• Practice under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse on duty in the department.
• Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurse whose responsibility it is to assess, guide and delegate care to the Enrolled Nurse.

This is a Full Time Ongoing role working 80 hours per fortnight.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and strong understanding of Operating theatre standards and ACORN
• Ability to work Autonomously and part of a team
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to assist and support change
• Strong understanding Scrub/Scout principles and sterile techniques
• Minimum of 2 years in the Operating theatre as a scrub/scout - Orthopaedic experience preferred.

For further details, please refer to the Position D

description. Alternatively, you can contact Debbi Strappazzon, Acting NUM BSC - 8345-5760

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.