Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery | Melbourne

• Preparing operating theatres, instruments, equipment and consumables for surgery;
• Maintaining and monitoring sterile fields throughout procedures;
• Passing instruments and supplies to surgeons while anticipating procedural requirements;
• Performing instrument, swab and equipment counts to support patient safety;
• Supporting surgical safety checks and "Time Out" processes;
• Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes;
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to infection prevention standards;
• Supervising, directing and guiding nursing team members such as Enrolled Nurses (ENs).

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Knowledge and use of contemporary perioperative practice;
• Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards);
• Experience across orthopaedics and neurosurgery;
• Working with Children check (if relevant);
• Commitment to Quality Patient Care;
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards;
• Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• The ability to work well independently and within a team;
• Cranial and spine experience (desirable);
• Major and minor orthopaedics experience (desirable).

BENEFITS

• Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey;
• Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging;
• Supportive and diverse team environment. 

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