#532350 Scrub Scout

Perioperative Services

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Casual

• Casual
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1-8.
• Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.  

THE ROLE:

The Perioperative department at Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a casual Scrub Scout. The Scrub Scout is responsible for the provision and documentation of safe, effective, and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. This position involves a seven day rotating roster and on call duties.

DUTIES:

• Performs comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients.
• Continuously assesses/monitors patients’ condition.
• Notifies the medical officer of changes as appropriate.
• Identifies and implements discharge-planning requirements.
• Able to plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Prioritises and implements planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities.
• Evaluates patient progress and revises nursing interventions where required.
• Timely, complete and accurate documentation of nursing care and patient’s progress is entered into the patient’s medical /electronic record and communicated to other team members.
• Able to provide education and information to patients and carers which facilitates their understanding and self-care.

Learn more about our community and services here!

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent demonstrated experience in a perioperative role as an Instrument / circulating nurse.
• Demonstrated initiative and the desire to continually improve patient care.
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.

For further information please contact Julia Hird, Nurse Manager on email: Julia.hird@calvarymater.org.au and phone: 02 4985 0571

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.