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 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 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 Mt Lawley Hospital is a 205-bed facility that offers a wide range of services, caring for inpatients and day patients across a range of specialties including maternity, medical and surgical, rehabilitation and older adult mental health services.

Your role at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

The Perioperative Services Department at SJG Mnt Lawley is seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Registered Nurses with previous scrub/scout orthopaedic experience to join our highly professional theatre nursing team.

SJG Mt Lawley features eight modern operating theatres and two fully equipped procedure rooms, supporting a wide range of surgical specialties. These include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, ENT, gynaecology, plastics, and endoscopy. With a strong focus on patient safety and innovation-including robotic-assisted surgery-we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment for surgical excellence.

As part of our Perioperative Services team, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Clinical Nurse. Your focus will be to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support safe and efficient theatre operations.

The role is offered on a full-time, 12-month fixed term basis, working 38 hours per week.

The Position - Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout

• Maintains and develops clinical skills in order to care for patients appropriate to level of competence.
• Delivers a high standard of patient care utilising appropriate resources cost effectively.
• Adheres to and supports hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Acts as the patient's advocate and facilitate the rights of individuals.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care through the continuum of care.
• Prioritises workload using resources effectively.

You must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have a minimum of 2 years' scrub scout experience. Demonstrated proficiency in orthopaedic procedures and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care are essential.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

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

We can offer you

• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation

• Salary: $79,755 to $102,048 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Full-time 12-month fixed term 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:
  
• 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)
• Access to a range of lifestyle, health & wellbeing rewards & discounts
• On-site parking
• A welcoming and supportive culture

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.

For enquiries, please contact Kellie Fair, Acting Perioperative Manager, on (08) 9370 9372

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified