Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout
$82k - $103k USD
Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities are now available at Epworth Richmond in various surgical specialties for Scrub and Scout Registered Nurses, including general surgery, plastics, ENT and oral max surgery.
You will make an impact by:
Delivering high-quality nursing care to ensure patient safety throughout their theatre journey
Proactively evaluate the nursing care provided to achieve optimal patient outcomes
To be successful in this role:
As a Registered Nurse on a theatre team composed of patient-centred nurses, you are an effective communicator who adapts easily to various situations. You naturally demonstrate compassion and empathy toward patients. With a solutions-focused mindset, you prioritise the patient's needs in every decision you make, and you enjoy working collaboratively with your team.
You will have:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in the role of Scrub Scout is essential
- Experience in General, Plastics, Ear Nose & Throat or oral max is essential
- Ability to work a rotating roster (mix of AM and PM shifts)
- Ability to be available for weekend on-call
- Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing will be highly regarded but not essential
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties in our 31 theatre complex and currently expanding to an additional 3 theatres plus treatment options and the latest in technology.
Additional Information
Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it’s a community.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $82,236 - $103,280 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time).
Enquire/ Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0606.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.