About the Role
As an Assistant in Nursing within the Perioperative team, you will play an important part in ensuring patients feel safe, prepared, and supported prior to surgery. Working closely with Registered Nurses and the broader perioperative team, you will be responsible for checking patients in before surgery, assisting with pre-operative preparation, confirming documentation, and supporting patient flow to ensure theatre lists run efficiently and safely. You will provide reassurance and compassionate care to patients who may be feeling anxious prior to their procedure. Maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety will always be central to your work. This is a role that values consistency, reliability, and commitment. We are looking for someone who is eager to become a valued, long-standing member of the team and contribute to a positive and professional theatre environment.
Responsibilities
- Checking patients in before surgery
- Assisting with pre-operative preparation
- Confirming documentation
- Supporting patient flow to ensure theatre lists run efficiently and safely
- Providing reassurance and compassionate care to patients
- Maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety
Requirements
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
- Enjoy working in a structured clinical environment and understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in surgical settings
- Previous acute hospital experience (desirable)
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, dependability, and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care
- Full Australian working rights
- Available to work rotating roster across AM & PM shifts to meet the service needs
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Patient-centred care
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
- Rotating roster
Experience Level
- First-year Bachelor of Nursing student
- Second-year Bachelor of Nursing student
- Experienced AIN
Education Level
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
- Bachelor of Nursing student
Benefits
- Salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (permanent roles only)
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- On campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and a hairdresser
About the Company
- Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH), fondly known as the San, is NSW’s largest private hospital which was founded in 1903.
- Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy.
- Proudly faith-based with a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care.
- As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.
