Perioperative Nurse - Scrub Scout

• Part time position
• Salary Packaging - up to $9,010 per year
• Griffith location
  

About Us

Since opening our doors in late 2016, SVPCHG have cared for thousands of patients and their families from the Murrumbidgee region. With a greater choice of treatment options available close to home, it’s now easier, faster and more convenient for the community to manage their medical and surgical needs.

St Vincent’s Griffith works closely with Griffith Base Hospital to complement the high quality and essential public health services it provides to the community. Along with that, our facility also houses the Baiada Murrumbidgee Clinical Teaching and Learning Centre, a purpose-built education facility that fosters and develops the next generation of medical staff in our region.

Griffith is one of Australia’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan centres. With a population of 26,000, Griffith exudes a rich blend of cultures and traditions, including Italian, Indian, Afghani and Pacific Communities. Life in Griffith revolves around local food, world-class wines, wide range of sports and family.

The Opportunity

Are you a standout clinician that is looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to relocate to the country and enjoy the country lifestyle? Excited by the prospect of a new challenge and a new environment? Then this opportunity is for you!

We are seeking a highly motivated Scrub Scout Registered Nurse to join an established but growing perioperative department at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith (SVPCHG). Specialties include Orthopaedics, General, urology, Plastics, gynae, ophthalmology and endoscopy. The right candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering the perioperative nursing care to patients and will assist throughout the operating procedure. This is a fixed term or permanent position for a self-starter who is ready to join a unified and supportive team.

Not only will you be given an amazing opportunity to learn and grow your skills, but the relocation package will also include:

• A fully furnished 2 bedroom shared accommodation 5 minutes’ walk to the hospital for the first 3 months of your relocation.
• Full orientation and a supportive environment while you find your feet at SVPCHG.

To be successful for this role you must possess:

• Current Registered Nurse registration with the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Demonstrated experience in Scrub Scout.
• Orthopaedic experience is highly desirable.
• Willing to relocate to Griffith.

Essential requirements

• In accordance to guidelines set by NSW Health, all SVPHS employees are required to have up to date vaccinations before commencement. It is encouraged that you ensure your vaccinations are current ahead of time as you may be requested to provide documentation at interview stage.
• Criminal record checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.

The Benefits

• As a not-for-profit organisation all staff receive salary packaging benefits through SmartSalary up to $9,010 per year. Salary packaging helps to lower your taxable income and increases your take-home pay, with increased benefits for full-time employee such as reduction to rent or mortgage payments, vehicle leasing and a meal entertainment card.
• Career-pathing and ongoing development and learning.
• Brand new first-class modern facilities.
• Working environment between some of Australia’s most experienced and innovative health professionals from metropolitan and large regional centres.

Salary

Rates are paid in accordance with years of service and in alignment to our EBA.

To Apply

If this is the role for you Hit the APPLY button now.

For further information about the position please contact Emily Christie, Perioperative Service Manager on (02) 6966 8381 or via Emily.Christie@svha.org.au.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity. As part of SVHA’s commitment to the federal government’s employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Applications close: 16th March 2021