Job Description
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About the role
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Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking experienced Registered Nurses – Scrub/Scout to join our Perioperative team. This role is based in our state-of-the-art theatres at Pimlico, where we are particularly looking for nurses with orthopaedic and general scrub/scout experience. We offer great flexibility to suit your lifestyle, with opportunities for Permanent Part-Time, Full-Time, or Casual employment. Choose the option that works best for you!
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The Perioperative Services department at
Mater Private Hospital Townsville
(MPHT) provides surgical services across 16 theatres and caters for adults and pediatrics with a variety of surgical specialties. MPHT boasts brand new state of the art theatre facilities, a catheterization laboratory, separate onsite day site surgery facilities as well as newly implemented robotic surgery involving the da Vinci Surgical System.
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Salary range: $***** - $*****per hour
plus superannuation
and
access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
+
access to many staff benefits!
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What you'll be doing
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Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards you will be responsible for:
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Facilitating the surgeon within the theatre setting, supporting and collaborating with the theatre team to provide excellent patient centred care
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Preparation of the operating theatre and preparing patients for surgery ensuring all documentation is completed.
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Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
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Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
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About you
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To be successful in this role you will possess:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
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Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital perioperative setting
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At least 2 years' recent Scrub/Scout experience
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Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded although not essential
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Ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment
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A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
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Why join us?
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Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
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We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
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Increase your take-home pay




with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
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Grow your career
with access to industry-leading training and career development through Mater Education
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Wellbeing support
through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
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Access a range of health and wellbeing services
with a corporate discount on private health insurance
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Exclusive discounts
across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
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Stay active
with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
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Convenient, discounted on-site parking
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Enjoy great food
with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
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Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater .
#GETBETTERWITHMATER
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Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.
Direct applications only
— we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage .
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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