Robotic Coordinator

**Robotic Nurse Coordinator**

**Opportunity for a passionate Registered Nurse to advance your career in our busy Operating Theatre**

**Full-time position**

**Norwest Private Hospital**

We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients. Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patient care and support for our doctors.

Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry. No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care.

Norwest Private Hospital is located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with an Emergency Department located in Sydney’s Bella Vista.

**The Role**

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking a senior peri-operative scrub nurse to join the team as the Robotic Coordinator for the DaVinci Robotic surgery speciality. This position will be instrumental in coordinating Robotic Surgery at Norwest and work in consultation with the Deputy Theatre Manager, Perioperative Services Manager and Perioperative nursing team and will be responsible for the collaboration of safe and quality surgical patient care.

**As the Robotic Nurse Coordinator your responsibilities will include**:

- Participation in a 7 day on call roster.
- Lead by example, demonstrating the professionalism and culture of Norwest Private Hospital.
- Ability to plan and facilitate the management of surgical lists.
- Robotic Instrumentation portfolio
- Liaising with surgical representatives and surgeons.
- Committed to quality improvement programs.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of risk management principles.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and learning of the nursing team.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Knowledge of ACORN standards and current legislation.

**The Department**

The theatre complex consists of 16 state of the art operating theatres, and a standalone Endoscopy suite. Our specialties include General (including laparoscopic), Colorectal, Bariatric, Orthopaedic, Cardiothoracic, ENT, Plastics, Paediatric, Oral & Dental Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Ophthalmic, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Urology and Vascular surgery

**What you'll need to succeed**

**Essential qualities**:

- Unrestricted registration with AHPRA - Registered Nurse
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including evenings, on call and ad hoc Saturdays
- Advanced communication skills as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a willingness to teach and preceptor staff
- Highly competent scrub/scout in a range of General, Thoracic, Gynae and Urological Robotic procedures with a minimum 4 years’ experience.
- Post Graduate Qualifications in Perioperative Nursing

**What we can offer you**
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Close to shopping centre and public transport
- Reduced car park rates

**Why Healthscope?**

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our **Community of Care**.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day **our people make a difference** to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working with **talented, passionate and caring **people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges **together**.

**_Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives_**.**

**Applications close**: 2 June 2023