ANUM Ophthalmology Scrub Scout | Melbourne VIC | Full Time
The team at Carejobz Perioperative Specialists are recruiting for a theatre team in Victoria. We are looking for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for the Ophthalmology scrub scout team. This role suits an experienced ophthalmic scrub scout nurse who is ready to take on clinical leadership within a small, specialist theatre team.
The role at a glance
Employment type: Permanent, Full Time
Pay: $56.04 to $61.11 per hour, plus superannuation, depending on experience
The Role
You will support the smooth running of the theatre service, working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager and supporting the General Manager and Director of Nursing with quality and safety activities. Ophthalmology is the main focus of the role, and you will also be required to assist across other specialties. You will drive clinical excellence and patient safety at every stage of the patient journey, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
In this role, you will:
Monitor patient wellbeing and deliver safe, evidence based care tailored to each stage of the patient's stay
Make sure the facility, equipment and clinical environment are ready to support safe, efficient surgical care, and coordinate and support procurement so the team has what it needs
Maintain clear team communication, assess patient progress and respond promptly to changes or complications, keeping patient safety central to every decision
Mentor and educate colleagues, sharing your clinical knowledge to build confidence, strengthen teamwork and support safe, consistent practice
Support the General Manager, Director of Nursing and Nurse Unit Manager with quality and safety activities, helping embed continuous improvement and clinical excellence
What You Will Bring
Advanced experience as an Ophthalmology Scrub Scout Registered Nurse in a surgical setting
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role, or a commitment to working towards them
Advanced clinical and technical capability, supported by sound problem solving skills
A genuine passion for education, mentoring and clinical leadership
The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with patients, doctors, staff and other stakeholders
Solid time management, organisational and communication skills
Full Australian working rights
Why You Will Want to Know More
Predictable rosters with minimal to no weekend shifts
Five weeks of annual leave
Up to three weeks off over the festive season during the extended closure
Gym discounts through Fitness Passport, and free, confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Program
Exclusive online rewards and discounts across major national retailers
Novated leasing, plus discounts on travel and transport
If this sounds like the kind of theatre opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to speak with you. Apply in confidence through this link. Kate or Paul will be happy to talk you through the opportunity, answer your questions honestly, and help you decide whether it feels like the right next step for you.
Carejobz never asks candidates for money to apply for or start a job.
About Carejobz
At Carejobz, Paul and Kate have been recruiting perioperative professionals across Australia and New Zealand since 2015. Over that time, they have become trusted recruitment partners to leading hospitals and day surgeries, supporting nurses and employers with warmth, discretion and genuine sector knowledge.
