Perioperative RN — Scrub Scout & Anaesthetics (Casual)

St John of God Health Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual rate with loading (A$53.90–A$68

12% superannuation

Flexible work options

Staff discounts on hospital services

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Lifestyle and health rewards

Job summary

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses with Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics expertise to join our Operating Theatre team on a casual basis. You will work closely with surgeons and anaesthetists to deliver high-quality perioperative care in a private hospital setting.

Casual opportunities offer flexibility to match your roster, while providing opportunities to contribute your specialist skills to patient care and clinical governance.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent experience as a perioperative nurse in Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics.
• Post-registration perioperative qualifications or specialist training in the area.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised perioperative nursing care within Scrub Scout or Anaesthetic specialisations.
• Prepare and maintain the operating theatre, ensuring instruments, equipment and supplies are ready.
• Check anaesthetic equipment, medications and supplies, supporting the anaesthetist throughout the perioperative journey.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge across a range of surgical procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain accurate clinical documentation and handover.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub Scout

Anaesthetics

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses with Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics expertise to join our Operating Theatre team on a casual basis. You will work closely with surgeons and anaesthetists to deliver high-quality perioperative care in a private hospital setting.

Casual opportunities offer flexibility to match your roster, while providing opportunities to contribute your specialist skills to patient care and clinical governance.