Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout & Anaesthetics

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

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is a leading private hospital providing high-quality health care to the Ballarat community and surrounding regions.

Our hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, maternity, cancer and cardiac services, supported by modern facilities and experienced medical and nursing teams. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while providing an environment where our caregivers can develop and grow their clinical expertise.

Your Position at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

We are seeking experienced and suitably qualified Perioperative Registered Nurses specialising in Scrub Scout and/or Anaesthetics to join our Operating Theatre team at St John of God Ballarat Hospital on a casual basis.

Working within our operating theatres, you will utilise your specialised clinical knowledge and experience to provide high-quality perioperative care, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes.

Casual opportunities offer flexibility to suit your availability while allowing you to contribute your specialist skills and experience to our theatre team.

Join our dedicated Perioperative team at St John of God Ballarat Hospital and make a difference to patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialised perioperative nursing care within your area of expertise, either Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics.
• For Scrub Scout nurses, prepare and maintain the operating theatre, ensuring surgical instruments, equipment and supplies are available and ready for procedures.
• For Anaesthetic nurses, prepare and check anaesthetic equipment, medications and supplies, providing specialised support to the anaesthetist throughout the perioperative journey.
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and technical expertise across a range of surgical procedures.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team to support safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient safety, recognise changes in patient condition and elevate clinical concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective communication and handover.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, clinical governance and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and demonstrated experience working as a specialty-trained Perioperative Registered Nurse in either Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics.
• Relevant post-registration perioperative qualifications or specialist training in your area of expertise.
• Strong clinical knowledge and technical skills within an operating theatre environment.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider perioperative team.
• Well-developed communication, organisation and clinical decision-making skills.
• A commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, as you commit to and support our Mission and Values.

The Benefits

• Casual rate: $53.90 to $68.03 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation.
• Casual opportunities offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and wellbeing programs.
• Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities.
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts.

For enquiries contact Kate Maloney | Nurse Manager on 03 5320 2104.

If suitable applicants are identified, the advertisement may close prior to the listed date.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.