Perioperative Nurse (RN/EEN) - Scrub/Scout & Anaesthetics

Virtus Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtus Health Day Hospitals seeks a Perioperative Nurse (RN/EEN) with Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic experience to join the perioperative team in Sydney. The role supports patient care through the perioperative journey in a modern day hospital setting.

Permanent Part-Time and Casual opportunities are available. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, high-quality care and contributing to continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
• Recent perioperative nursing experience in Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic nursing support during procedures.
• Deliver safe, patient-centred care in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider healthcare team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing professional development.
• Support patients through admission, procedure and discharge processes within the Day Hospital setting.

Skills

Scrub/Scout Nursing

Anaesthetic nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Job description

Perioperative Nurse (RN/EEN) - Scrub/Scout & Anaesthetics

Perioperative Nurse (RN/EEN) - Scrub/Scout & Anaesthetics

(Permanent Part-Time & Casual opportunities)

Virtus Health Day Hospitals

Join a supportive team delivering exceptional patient care in a modern specialist day hospital.

At Virtus Specialist Day Hospitals, we're committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a safe and supportive environment. As part of Virtus Health, a global leader in fertility, reproductive health and specialist healthcare services, we help improve lives every day.

City West Specialist Day Hospital (CWSDH) is seeking enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Nurses (RN) and Enrolled Nurses (EEN) with Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic experience to join our perioperative team. We have both Permanent Part-Time and Casual opportunities available.

About the Role

As a Perioperative Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the efficient operation of our theatres while ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic nursing support during procedures

• Deliver safe, patient-centred care in accordance with established clinical standards

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records

• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards

• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider healthcare team

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing professional development

• Support patients through admission, procedure and discharge processes within the Day Hospital setting

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse

• Recent perioperative nursing experience in Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic nursing

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care

• Well-developed organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Experience in a Day Hospital or short-stay surgical environment

• Recovery/PACU experience

• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards, ACORN and ANZCA guidelines

• Experience within fertility, gynaecology or procedural settings

Why Join Us?

• Work within a specialist Day Hospital environment

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative clinical team

• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

• Modern facilities with a strong focus on patient safety and clinical excellence

• Flexible employment options to support work-life balance