Do you want to work for a leading and trusted healthcare provider and have Perioperative experience?

Great Life/Work Balance

Career progression options

Competitive Salary $30-$50 per hour base

You are a passionate nurse with excellent people skills and thrive on the challenge of providing patients with the highest standard of care with Perioperative experience 

We are seeking a Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurses with experience in  scrubbing, Scout, Anaesthetic and Recovery.  The position offered on either a full-time or permanent part-time basis as mutually agreed.

Competitive Salary Package paying between $30-$50 per hour depending on increment year and level

Scrub Scout Nurse:

Functions as a member of the health care team

Facilitates effective communication with the team

Confirm patient identification, consent and perform “time out” as per policy

Ensure instruments for procedure are available and sterile

Scrub in accordance to acorn standards

Prepare surgical setup immediately prior to commencement of procedure

Perform surgical count with circulating nurse as per acorn standards

Anticipate needs of surgeon

Ensure aseptic technique is adhered to

Adhere to safety requirements to prevent injury to patients and staff

Ensure legal documentation is complete

Ensures waste / disposables are handled in the correct manner. Confirms patient identification, valid consent, allergies, fasting status

Ensures availability of necessary equipment, instruments and sterile stock

Performs surgical count with scrub nurse as per ACORN standards and ensures documentation is complete

Monitors aseptic technique throughout procedure

Is aware of safety requirements to prevent injury to patients and staff

Liaise with the greater health care team/ reception

Ensures comprehensive handover to recovery nurse  

Anaesthetic Nurse:

Functions as a member of the health care team

Facilitates effective communication

Provides dedicated assistance to the anaesthetist

Confirms patient identification, correct operative site, valid consent, allergies, fasting status and medical and surgical history

Ensures anaesthetic equipment is available and functional

Remain with the patient prior to and during induction

Provides appropriate explanations

Assists with positioning of patient

Monitors clinical responses

Assists and anticipates needs of the anaesthetist

Is aware of safety precautions to prevent injury

Recovery Nurse:

Functions as a member of the health care team

Facilitates effective communication

Is familiar with the area, emergency equipment and protocols

Competent in airway management

Seeks support and advice for medical assistance as required

Receives verbal handover from scout and anaesthetist

Monitors and responds to clinical needs

Assess pain relief and ensures prompt administration of analgesia

Documents on recovery chart all observations

Ensure appropriate   handover on discharge

If this sounds like you, please forward your Cover Letter and Resume to Sharon Eden at sharon.eden@healthcareaustralia.com.au or call for a confidential chat on 08 7421 4437