Enrolled Nurse - Scrub Scout

Southern NSW Local Health District; The Council of the Shire of Hornsby; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service is seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse for the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital to join the perioperative team. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, advocating for patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold current AHPRA registration, possess strong communication skills, and be capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality patient services.
• Advocate for the patient and maintain sterility in operating rooms.
• Assist the surgical team and correctly complete surgical documentation.

Skills

Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Demonstrated communication skills

Job description

Enrolled Nurse Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital is seeking applications from Enrolled Nurses with previous experience in Perioperative services, Scrub / Scout to join our highly dedicated and professional team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $1,246.20 - $1,354.10 per week
Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible.

Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you’ll be working: Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Perioperative Department services 8 Operating Theatres including specialities such as ENT, O&G, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular, Dental, Endoscopy and Emergency cases.

The department offers supported learning and professional development with a rotating roster including weekends and on-call requirements.

What you’ll be doing: The Scrub/Scout nurse works with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient services that is high quality and safe for all. The role includes advocating for the patient, setting up the operating rooms and maintain sterility, ensuring availability of required instruments, assisting the surgical team, correctly completing surgical documentations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

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