Casual Scrub Scout RN - Perioperative Care

Work Initiatives; Geelong; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual rate with loading

12% superannuation

Flexible casual shifts

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout to join the Perioperative team on a casual basis. You will deliver safe, patient-centred perioperative care, prepare theatres and equipment, and support the surgical team across a range of procedures.

You will bring current AHPRA registration, Scrub Scout experience, and a strong commitment to infection control, patient safety and teamwork in a dynamic operating theatre environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent Scrub Scout experience within a perioperative or operating theatre environment.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, aseptic technique and infection prevention and control.
• Well-developed clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to anticipate surgical team requirements, prioritise effectively and respond confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork and delivering exceptional patient care.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Undertake Scrub Scout duties across a range of surgical procedures, ensuring appropriate preparation and support throughout each case.
• Prepare operating theatres, surgical instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with procedural and clinical requirements.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide effective assistance throughout procedures.
• Complete surgical counts and comply with relevant policies, protocols and patient safety requirements.
• Monitor patient safety throughout the perioperative period and collaborate with the team to support efficient theatre operations.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Scrub Scout

Perioperative nursing

Infection control

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout to join the Perioperative team on a casual basis. You will deliver safe, patient-centred perioperative care, prepare theatres and equipment, and support the surgical team across a range of procedures.

You will bring current AHPRA registration, Scrub Scout experience, and a strong commitment to infection control, patient safety and teamwork in a dynamic operating theatre environment.