Cardiac Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Cardiac Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Mater Private Hospital Townsville has various opportunities (permanent/full time/part time/casual) for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the Perioperative team.
Nurses are essential to the delivery of quality care in our regional hospitals, and we value the diversity of experience and culture you bring. Therefor candidates seeking sponsorship are also encouraged to apply!
Whether you are looking for a brand-new life for you and your family, or a working holiday adventure on the other side of the world; Mater may be able to help you achieve your dreams.
Located in Townsville, there is something for all the family, with career opportunities rising across all industries in our thriving regional centres and with access to world class education facilities, health care, affordable housing and living, impressive events and entertainment, sporting and outdoor recreation options.
Salary Range: $40.27 - $51.74 per hour plus superannuation + various loadings/salary packaging
About the role
Mater are seeking experienced Cardiac Scrub Scouts to join their Perioperative Services team. Seeking to grow our dedicated and knowledgeable team, we are looking for you to bring demonstrated skills and experienced clinical skillset to work across the full scope of our services.
The Perioperative Services department at Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) provides surgical services across 16 theatres and caters for adults and paediatrics with a variety of surgical specialities. MPHT boasts brand new state of the art theatre facilities, a catheterization laboratory, separate onsite day site surgery facilities as well as newly implemented robotic surgery involving the da Vinci Surgical System.
What you'll be doing
Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care while acting as patient advocate
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients during perioperative journey
• Provided effective management of post patient complications
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA
• 2 years' experience or more as a Registered Nurse in a perioperative setting with cardiac Scrub Scout experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded although not essential
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the continuous improvement of health care and nursing practice.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Why join us?
Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research - and that's because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Increase your take-home pay via Salary Packaging by allocating applicable living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via Salary Packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development through Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care team
• Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for dining, retail, travel & accommodation, other
• Access to secure, on-site, discounted parking
• Discounts at on-campus cafés and coffee venues

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

For more information, please contact May Oren, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 07 4727 4644.
It is a requirement of this role that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants as they come in, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Advertised: 11 Dec 2023