Enrolled Nurse - Theatre Set Up

Enrolled Nurse (Theatre Set Up) - Knox Private Hospital

· Friendly and supportive team environment

· Good opportunity for entry level Enrolled nurse to experience the theatre environment

· Great Location - close to Eastlink

· Discounted staff parking

Knox Private Hospital is seeking an Enrolled Nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our Perioperative department. This is a full time position.

About us

Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer a 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more.

All supported by a soon to be expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Exciting new expansion for Knox Private Hospital

Work is well underway on a major expansion of Knox Private Hospital that will help us continue to meet the growing demand for quality health care across Melbourne's east.

The new multi-million-dollar expansion will help Knox Private deliver an expanded and enhanced service offering for our patients, and will further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.

2023/2024 Expansion Project includes:

Three story North Tower with two wards (60 beds), upgrade to Knox Heart Centre (our non-invasive diagnostic cardiology), both recently commissioned, upgrade and increase in ICU and CCU beds, 16 chair renal dialysis unit and Specialist Consulting Suites

About the role

This opportunity will see you assisting our clinical teams within the perioperative suite;

· Completion of surgical/instrument Set Ups for theatre lists

· Cleaning and inventory duties

· Liasing with theatre team to keep across add on or modification cases

· Ensure consumable stock is rotated and date checked

· Putting away sterilised stick

Essential criteria

· Prior experience with working in an operating theatre (desired)

· Ability to work part of a team

· Commitment to Quality Patient Care

· Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work Monday - Friday 09:30am - 5:30pm

· AHPRA registered

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: March 15th 2024

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025" (salaries range between $33.30 to $35.40 per hour).

More information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.