Grade 2 Cardiac Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse - Operating Suite

• Fixed term, Full time position available
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Fitzroy location

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Grade 2 Registered Nurse with perioperative Cardiac Scrub/Scout experience, who are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of our dynamic team, on a full time Fixed term basis for 12 months.

We are able to provide you with excellent educational opportunities across a broad range of specialities including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, Plastics, General, Urology and Orthopaedics.

Duties

• Ability to work efficiently as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Managing the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Administration of medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policies
• Assist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out in the unit
• Document, observe and report relevant nursing findings within the framework of nursing progress.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree with a current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (desirable)
• Minimum 12 months current experience in Cardiac Scrub/ Scout role and a good understanding of the current standards of practice
• Motivated, professional & exhibiting exceptional communication and time management skills.

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 - YP9 ($69,253.60 - $92,601.60 pro rata per annum).

Benefits

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
  
  About St Vincent’s Hospital
  St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.
  
  About the Department
  St Vincent's Operating Suite currently houses 12 theatres, 12 anaesthetic rooms and a Post Anaesthetic Care Area. Working alongside the Sterile Processing Centre, Day Procedures and Endoscopy Centres. The department undertakes over 9,000 procedures per year in a vast range of highly specialised and complex specialities over a 24 hour period, 7 days per week.
  
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