Registered Nurses/Scrub Scout - Ophthalmology

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurses/Scrub Scout - Ophthalmology. Terms and conditions vacancy

Geelong
Full Time,Part Time,Casual

• Opportunity to join a leader in private healthcare
• Growing Ophthalmology service
• Permanent full-time or part-time role opportunities 
• Located in Waurn Ponds, Geelong 

Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.     

The Role

We are seeking motivated, innovative and patient-care orientated  Registered Nurses/Scrub Scouts who have demonstrated Ophthalmology theatre experience, and want to be part of our friendly and supportive perioperative team. 

Epworth Geelong has opened seven theatres , including a Hybrid Theatre, and our perioperative services also includes a day surgery (DOSA), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and Endoscopy suite.  

There is future scope to grow to 11 theatres as determined by demand, and theatre Robotics will be commissioned during 2018. Our theatres provide excellent care to patients of Orthopaedic, General, Neurosurgery, Colorectal, Gynaecological, ENT, Ophthalmology, Oral Maxillofacial, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, and Thoracic surgical procedures, in addition to an Obstetric service. 

This is a great opportunity for perioperative scrub/scout registered nurses with demonstrated Ophthalmology experience to join a committed theatre team.  

Key areas of focus for this role include:

• Delivering an exceptional patient experience within perioperative services
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Role-modelling empathy to patients, families and surgeons  

Skills & Experience

To be successful in the role you will:

• Possess current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in Ophthalmology procedures and the patient journey
• Be highly accountable and demonstrate a strong, supportive and engaging style
• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Demonstrate critical thinking and a collaborative approach 

A post graduate qualification in perioperative nursing is desirable.

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day. 

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field. 

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and, if required, a valid Working with Children Check provided by the applicant. 

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description. 

Please direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below. 

Applications must be submitted online – to apply for this position click Apply Now 

Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

 

 

Enquiries: Edwina Blannin-Ferguson
Ph: (03) 5271 8295
Applications Close: 24/07/2018

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