• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Permanent Full-time, Part-time and Casual positions available.

About the role

Calvary Adelaide Hospital are currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced Scrub/Scout Nurses, for our expanding Peri-operative Suite. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for Peri-operative trained/experienced nurses to join our team with a focus on development.

Thus we are looking for dynamic, driven nurses, with a passion to work in Theatre, specialising in -

• Orthopaedic, General, Neuro, Cardiac, ENT, Plastics, Urology and Ophthalmology.
• Flexible rostering and request system.
• On-going staff development opportunities with a team that offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, which supports and encourages cross-skilling and flexible work options.
• Excellent salary packaging options available.
• Employee assistance Program.
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs.
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate peri-operative nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team, so as to achieve goals and positive health outcomes.
• Take an active role in the coordination of nursing and health care ensuring they practice independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions, and where applicable, delegation of care.

What you bring 

• A minimum of 1 year experience Perioperative Nursing.
• Current APHRA certification.
• Post-grad qualifications in Scrub/Scout with relevant clinical knowledge and expertise highly desirable, but not essential.
• Ability and drive to be adaptable and a 'Team Player'.
• Drive to learn and expand knowledge base, as well as guide and support other staff.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation, demonstrated communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.