Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the oldest and biggest hospital in the St John of God Health Care group, having been established in 1898. It is one of Australia's most respected providers of health care services and an internationally renowned leader in clinical trials and research. The hospital is also a leader in innovation and adoption of new technologies, including the implementation of robotic surgical devices and virtual reality imaging technology.

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

To support all aspects of patient care during Orthopaedic procedures and to deliver patient centered care in all interactions with our patients.

The Position

• Ensure the maintenance of excellence in the delivery of patient care, through the development and provision of Orthopaedic Resources.
• Liaise and communicate with Surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, technical and support caregivers regarding procedures, patient positioning and related equipment.
• Take directions as instructed within the operating room environment by senior nursing and medical staff.
• Promote policies and procedures relative to Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Ensure that orthopaedic equipment is presented and maintained to ensure correct and safe functioning according to manufacturers guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing education in relation to orthopaedic procedures.
• Identify and acquire loan equipment and materials in liaison with the Clinical Coordinator for specific orthopaedic procedures.
• Ensure that the necessary procedural equipment is obtained from medical companies at least 24 hours prior to procedure.
• Actively participate in trials and evaluation of new equipment.
• Ensure that all orthopaedic equipment has been received and is decontaminated and sterilised according to AS4817 and hospital policies.
• Continually monitor stock levels and report to Clinical Coordinator or portfolio holder.
• Actively participate in procedural discussions with perioperative team and take directions as necessary.
• Act as a resource and troubleshooter for technical equipment relating to Orthopaedics and report problems to Clinical Coordinator or Shift Coordinator.

You will have the ability to work as a team member with effective communication whilst possessing efficient computer and data entry skills.

To succeed you will have recent experience supporting orthopaedic surgeries in an acute setting with a knowledge of orthopaedic equipment and application thereof. A qualification as an Enrolled Nurse, Anaesthetic Technician, or CSSD Technician is highly desirable.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $76,387 to $84,255 plus 11.5% superannuation
• Permanent full time position
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Green travel allowance - if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
  

For enquiries contact Justin Warren, Manager Perioperative Services on 0457 136 780

Closing Date: 21st March 2025

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.