Registered and Enrolled Nurses-Scrub Scout Endoscopy at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Perioperative Care, Endoscopy, Patient Safety, Clinical Excellence, Documentation, Communication, Team Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Justice, Excellence, Service Improvement, Evidence-Based Care, Patient Advocacy, Quality Improvement, Infection Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Be part of something greater At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM), we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater. Role at a glance Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse – Perioperative (Scrub/Scout) in Endoscopy Fitzroy Campus (with services across Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew & Werribee) Fixed-Term Contracts (18/05/2025) Evening and weekend shifts on a rotating roster Why join us? Be part of a warm, dynamic Perioperative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in our brand-new, purpose-built unit within the state-of-the-art 12-level tower at SVPHM Fitzroy. You’ll work alongside world-class specialists and enjoy the support of a multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Your impact Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative care across Endoscopy. Support patients and families through all stages of the day surgery journey – pre-, intra- and post-procedure. Collaborate with VMOs, VMPs, and colleagues to optimise patient outcomes. Complete accurate documentation, assessments, and evaluations of care (experience with Meditech or similar highly regarded). Contribute to service improvement initiatives and uphold best-practice standards. What you’ll bring Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse. Minimum 2 years’ experience in theatre and/or endoscopy within a perioperative setting. Flexibility, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. Alignment with SVPHM values – Compassion, Integrity, Justice, and Excellence. Why work for SVPHM As part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group (VIC | NSW | QLD), you’ll access exceptional benefits including: Salary packaging – reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships across Australia Give4Good – workplace giving and community engagement program Work–life balance – options to purchase additional leave Staff discounts – on hospital admissions at SVHA Private Hospitals Supportive leadership, professional development, and a respectful, learning environment About us St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital group with campuses in Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee. For over a century, we have been a cornerstone of Victorian healthcare—providing safe, compassionate, and mission-driven care guided by the Sisters of Charity and Mary Aikenhead Ministries. Apply now Click ‘Apply’ and include your: Cover letter Resume For a confidential discussion, contact: Christine Pirotta – Surgical Services Manager on 0404 294 142. Compliance & pre-employment All appointments are subject to a National Police Check and, where applicable, Working with Children Check. SVPHM has a duty of care to minimise Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk; compliance with the SVHA Staff Health Screening & Immunisation Policy (including annual influenza) is required. SVHA generally requires staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Diversity & inclusion St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. Learn more: svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation POSITION DETAILS OUR ST VINCENTS St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA) is a non-profit health organisation founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. We are renowned for industry leading research, education and the provision of exceptional and compassionate care. St Vincent’s is shaping a future health and aged care system that supports people with life-changing care, wherever and whoever they are. We care for people in our public and private hospitals, at home and in our aged care residences across NSW, QLD and Victoria. Our vision at St Vincent’s is that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Our 30,000 exceptional and dedicated staff together lead St Vincent’s to deliver three key priorities: Enhance Impact: Continuously improve our care, enhancing our positive impacts for patients, people, and our planet. Connect Care: Work together, building “One St Vincent’s” capabilities and services to create the future of connected health and aged care. Transform the System: Work with partners to shape a better and fairer health and aged care system. St Vincent’s welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs and provides them with opportunities to pursue their professional goals within a highly supportive and collaborative team environment. ROLE IMPACT The Registered Nurse's purpose is to take full responsibility for planning and delivering of nursing care to patients; to make decisions regarding patient care and patient management and to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient care. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Patient/Resident Centred Actively participate in key initiatives that contribute to improvements in person centred care. Take a partnership approach to care provision by embedding person centred care principles in all aspects of work. Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format. Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care. Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback. Uphold the expected standards of service excellence. Position Accountabilities Demonstrates a professional commitment to other health care professionals by embracing a team approach to care based on mutual respect and direct communication between health professionals and embracing and actively participating in organisational change. Delivers patient centred care that coordinates individualised care from admission and throughout hospitalisation, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care. Includes provision of detailed documentation of a systematic comprehensive and accurate assessment of patients. Evaluates the documentation of patient outcomes. Enhances the dignity and integrity of the patient and upholds their rights Maintains confidentiality and ensures that patient and hospital information and records are not disclosed or misused in any way. Coordinates and implements the intervention(s) identified in the plan of care / clinical path. Evaluates and records progress towards expected outcomes and revises the plan of care as necessary. Formulates and coordinates in conjunction with the Visiting Medical Practitioner (VMP) a plan of care, making substantive nursing judgements based on the health status, physical examination, preference, care and progress of each patient. Communicates patient response to treatment and care and documents accordingly. Facilitates communication between the patient, family, medical, nursing, ancillary and allied health staff. Initiates referrals and utilises available resources for the purpose of comprehensive care to patients and families. Appreciates the complexity of moral decision making, working cooperatively with other members of the health care team to resolve ethical and clinical issues arising in patient care. Participates in team and hospital activities as agreed with NUM. Quality and Safety Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover (if applicable). Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior staff as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken. Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures. Complete annual competencies and required training. Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake work. Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner. Participate in clinical risk management, patient safety and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work. All practices are consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, EQUiP National and relevant professional practice and ethical standards and guidelines. Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions. Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually. Complete required Workplace Bullying and Harassment as required. Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients / clients and the healthcare team. Human Resources Acts as a preceptor for new staff, students and trainees. Participates in annual performance appraisal and regular goal setting. Welcomes, assists and embraces new and junior staff to the unit. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to an Equal Opportunity Workplace. Professional Development Accountable for personal achievement of 100% competencies as per unit and organisational needs. Liaise closely with the allocated Education Consultant or Clinical Coach to implement and progress own training and development. General/Compliance Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHA. Comply with all SVHA policies, procedures, by laws and directions. Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHA Code of Conduct. Only access confidential information held by SVHA when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed. Participate in the annual SVHA performance review process. Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business. Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance. Complete other duties as requested. Current immunity status that complies with SVHA immunisation policy. Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions (if applicable). QUALIFICATIONS MUST HAVEEXPERIENCE &REQUIREMENTS Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse. National Criminal History Check. Specialist qualifications and/or experience as appropriate to the area of work. A valid working with children check. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships with all multidisciplinary team members. Ability to work flexibly within the Facility service. Ability to provide clinical practice and care consistent with the mission and philosophy of the facility. Ability to plan and coordinate patient/resident/client care effectively, maintain patient/resident/client advocacy and utilise patient/resident/client management systems. Ability to participate in and support education activities and to contribute to the development of self and other team members. Have a working knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation. Ability to contribute towards effective risk management within the facility particularly in compliance with Work Health & Safety legislation. Demonstrated application of contemporary infection control standards and practices. Ability to participate in quality improvement activities. Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office products. IMMUNISATIONS Category A SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You therefore must comply with the SVHA Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo certain immunisations/vaccinations (e.g., Covid-19 and flu vaccinations). Category B (non-clinical facing) SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You therefore must comply with the SVHA Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo certain immunisations/vaccinations (e.g., Covid-19 and flu vaccinations). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent sitting (when completing computer-based / administrative tasks and attending meetings). Frequent bilateral upper limb use for keying tasks handling equipment and patients. Frequent unilateral upper limb use for mouse operation / phone use / hand written notes. Occasional lifting between ground and head height – up to 5kg (eg. linen,Imed machine, medical supplies, mobility aids). Occasional trunk rotation (eg. transferring patients, bed making). Occasional forward reaching (eg. transferring patients, bed making, accessing linen, accessing medication and dressings). Occasional gripping of objects (manual dexterity, pincer grip) when completing medications, dressing, personal care, patient notes and manoeuvring equipment. Occasional carrying of items (eg. passive knee mobilisers, crutches and walking frames) from storage area to the ward. Occasional trunk flexion greater than 15 degrees (eg. when changing dressings, administering medication at the bed side, making beds and completing personal care). Occasional pushing / pulling (eg. hoist, beds, observation machines, linen skip, dressing trolley and mobile shower chair). Rare crouching / squatting (eg. when assisting with lower limb cleaning or accessing items stored at ground level). PPE: Gloves, Waterproof Gown, Eye Protection. LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT We see and care deeply for the whole person- patient, resident, client, family, carer, and teammate. We are radically inclusive. We are kind in our thoughts, words, and actions. We act with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity. We champion equity for those most in need. We battle against inequity and harm to the community. We pursue “firsts”- we learn from outside and challenge what’s inside to deliver our best. We lead together as One St Vincent’s. We are extensively useful, by rolling up our sleeves Closing Date: 1 January 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative care across Endoscopy and support patients and families through all stages of the day surgery journey. Collaborate with VMOs, VMPs, and colleagues to optimize patient outcomes and contribute to service improvement initiatives.