Surgical Dresser

About the roleThis position is a key part of our St Vincent’s Private Hospital Lismore – Operating Theatre Unit. Reporting directly to the Unit Manager, the Surgical Dresser assists in the provision of high quality care to our clinical departments campus wide. The successful candidate will have the following skills or experience:Be aware of and adhere to medico-legal responsibilities. Assist with patient and equipment positioning within the OR. Assist clinical staff with the application of tourniquet and diathermy plate, draping and irrigation as necessary. Connect sucker tubing, diathermy leads and air hoses or stake cables and other miscellaneous equipment as directed. Ensure equipment preferences are up to date and accessible Ensure equipment organised for the daily needs of each theatre. Strive to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement. We have one permanent full-time opportunity available, based at our St Vincent’s Private Hospital Lismore campus.Our benefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to:Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment/ accommodation benefits each year (100% yours i.e. no split with SVL), increasing your overall take home paySalary increases and holiday leave loading in line with our Enterprise AgreementAccess to free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAPDiscounted gym membership through Fitness PassportAccess to free Flu vaccinations each yearDiscounted private health insurance through our Corporate Health PlanStaff discount on St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissionsSubsidised mealsFree onsite staff parkingOngoing formal and informal performance feedbackAbout usEstablished in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Christian values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness. Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, carer, employees, and community every day.To applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent’s Lismore community.Please note the following points:* This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.* This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be considered eligible to apply for this position.For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au For more information about this role, contact our HR team at hr@svh.org.au AUD Lismore 2480