Scrub Scout Registered Nurse

St John of God Geelong Hospital

At St John of God Geelong Hospital, you can access compassionate private health care close to home, supported by more than 400 accredited medical practitioners. 

Our 284-bed hospital provides a wide range of services, including maternity, cancer and cardiac care and a private Emergency Department open 7 days a week. We offer a wide range of services, caring for inpatients, outpatients and day patients across a range of specialties

Your Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout to join our Perioperative team at St John of God Geelong Hospital on a casual basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse looking for flexibility and variety while supporting a range of surgical procedures. You will play an integral role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the surgical journey, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Working within our operating theatres, you will utilise your clinical expertise to support surgical procedures, maintain a safe and sterile environment, and ensure the efficient preparation and delivery of perioperative care.

Casual shifts offer flexibility to suit your availability, providing the opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to our dedicated Perioperative team while delivering exceptional patient care.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Undertake Scrub Scout duties across a range of surgical procedures, ensuring appropriate preparation and support throughout each case.
• Prepare operating theatres, surgical instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with procedural and clinical requirements.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide effective assistance throughout procedures.
• Complete surgical counts and comply with relevant policies, protocols and patient safety requirements.
• Monitor patient safety throughout the perioperative period, identifying and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, perioperative colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to support efficient theatre operations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective communication and handover.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, clinical governance and a positive team culture

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 Scrub Scout experience within a perioperative or operating theatre environment.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, aseptic technique and infection prevention and control.
• Well-developed clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to anticipate surgical team requirements, prioritise effectively and respond confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork and delivering exceptional patient care.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of surgical specialties.

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), plus12% superannuation
• Casual opportunities offering flexible work 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 well-being programs
• Employee discount 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 Rebecca MacFazden| DDON on 03 5226 8888

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