AddressTransition to Perioperative Nursing Practice Program- Instrument/Circulating Registered Nurse – Newcastle Private
- Join Australia’s only national private hospital operator
- Grow your career with this exciting development opportunity
- Multiple roles available Nationally across Healthscope
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) interested in transitioning your career to work in Theatres? Healthscope are offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Perioperative Nurse, specialising in Instrument/Circulation (Scrub/Scout).
About us
Newcastle Private Hospital (NPH) is a 189 bed, acute private hospital facility. It is co-located on the John Hunter Campus which is the major tertiary public facility for the Hunter Region. Facilities include 10 standard Operating Theatres, 1 Cardiac Theatre, 1 Cath lab, 1 Hybrid Angiography Suite, 3 Surgical Wards, a 15 bed Level 2 Intensive Care, 16 bed Coronary Care, 10 bed Oncology Ward, 9 Day Oncology chairs and a 24 bed Rehabilitation Unit.
About the role:
Healthscope provides amazing experiences for nurses aspiring to gain specialisation in Theatres. Through a contemporary market leading career pathway program, designed to accelerate qualifications whilst providing a nurtured and supported learning environment, with guaranteed employment and commitment to your ongoing development.
This opportunity will see you join our team on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). We have designed a market leading 12-week Introduction to Perioperative Nursing (Instrument/Circulation) program. Where you will:
- Be partnered with highly experienced Theatre Clinical Facilitator/s who are dedicated in supporting your development
- Experience a blended learning program which is focused on on-the-job training and supported by comprehensive Training Materials and Coaching
- If you are high performing and stay with us for 12mths+ at a minimum of 30 hours a week, we will continue to invest in your on-going growth by supporting you to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing
The program will commence in June 2024 for 12 weeks with ongoing permanent employment post course completion.
About you:
- 12+ months’ experience post registration in Acute Care
- Current APHRA registration
- Have a Working with Children Check or be willing to get one
- Motivated to drive your career with a desire to transition into Theatre
- Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work well independently and within a team
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
Remuneration:
· This position will be paid in accordance with Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses’ and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 and will pay between $35.46 - $49.79 per hour
About Healthscope:
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.
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.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely. We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
Close date: 10th May 2024
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.
