Overview

  • Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
  • Salary: RN1 – $72,651 – $99,129 p.a. (pro rata) / RN2C – $84,870 – $107,279 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
  • Ongoing Full-Time or Part-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered/Clinical Nurse seeking a rewarding career opportunity in the dynamic field of surgical nursing? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Registered or Clinical Nurses to join their team of theatre scrub / scout nurses.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

The Peri-Operative Suite at Modbury Hospital comprises:

  • 4 operating rooms
  • 2 procedure rooms
  • 11 bay recovery unit

Modbury Hospital performs a variety of high volume and throughput elective surgeries such as Orthopaedics including Arthroplasties, Urology, General surgery, Plastic surgery, Breast surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology. Our perioperative department is currently a Monday to Friday service with staff participation in an on-call roster.

There are opportunities to collaborate with the Lyell McEwin Hospital perioperative department to develop more advanced clinical skills and knowledge in elective, emergency and trauma surgery for those interested in experiencing higher complexity, major surgeries. At times you may be required to work across both sites.

As a Registered/Clinical Nurse in our Theatre Scrub/Scout unit, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of our surgical theatres. Your responsibilities will encompass preparing the operating theatre, assisting surgeons and anaesthetists and maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, collaborating to deliver the highest standards of patient care. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology will ensure you have access to the resources needed to excel in your role.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 878179

Role Description:

878179 – Registered_Clinical Nurse – Theatre Scrub_Scout (Multiple Positions) – RN1 – role description.pdf

878179 – Registered_Clinical Nurse – Theatre Scrub_Scout (Multiple Positions) – RN2C – role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to apply for further information.

 For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 878179

Closing Date for Applications: 20 December 2024, 11.55pm
Name of Contact Person: Sarah Zanker
Telephone Number of Contact Person: 08 8182 9313
sarah.zanker@sa.gov.au