Registered Nurse Scrub Scout (svha)

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week. You will join a team of highly motivated individuals with access to state of the art equipment, education support and professional development opportunities. The position is a Monday to Friday role, however at times, weekend work may be available.  This position will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering nursing care to patients in a surgical setting and work as part of the  day surgical team. Participation in the on call roster may be required pending your skills and experience.

You will bring your passion to the role where you will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team and will have the opportunity to participate in all learning and development activities and be exposed to the latest surgical and medical approaches, new technologies and integrated methods of patient care.

About you:

• Nurse with AHPRA registration (no restrictions)
• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience as a Scrub/Scout Nurse
• Compliance with NMBA Professional Standards.
• JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEWCompliance with the ANMAAC National Competency Standards.
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice.
• Excellent computer literacy and experience with electronic patient record system would be an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s private hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
• Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. If you are not based in Australia your application will not be considered.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

Please submit your resume.  A cover letter is welcome, but not required.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.