Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a modern, purpose-built facility, we feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced high-acuity private rooms, and a dedicated regional palliative care unit. We are proud to drive clinical excellence in the region, partnering with the onsite Baiada Murrumbidgee Teaching Centre to offer top-tier simulation training and continuous professional growth.

Centrally located in the heart of the Riverina, our modern hospital offers a seamless daily commute for locals and those travelling from surrounding regional hubs. With easy access and hassle-free onsite parking, you can enjoy a vibrant career in a thriving community hospital without the big-city hustle.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

This role ideally will be suitable for someone looking for full-time work. However if you're the right candidate we can chat about part-time. 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 is available. The Scrub Scout Nurse will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering nursing care to patients and work as part of the perioperative team. Participation in the on call roster may be required pending your skills and experience.

Experience in both neurosurgical and orthopaedic scrub/scout nursing specialties is highly desired/ advantageous. However, we are open to speaking with candidates who have other perioperative experience like Cardiology, Urology, Gastroenterology.

Nurse with AHPRA registration DIV 1.

Experience working as Scrub Nurse minimum 2 years - this role is not suitable to new grads.

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.

Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care

World-Class : Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas

Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic

Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility

Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios

Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways

Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

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.

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

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Margaret.Blackman@svha.org.au

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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