Perioperative Nurse: Scrub Scout / Anaesthetics (Casual)

St John of God Ballarat Hospital; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual rate: $53.90 to $68.03 per hour

12% superannuation

Flexible work options

Job summary

St John of God Ballarat Hospital in Ballarat, VIC is seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses specialising in Scrub Scout and/or Anaesthetics for a casual position. You will join our Operating Theatre team and apply your clinical knowledge to support safe surgical outcomes.

You will work with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team, maintain sterile technique, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and demonstrated experience as a Perioperative Registered Nurse in Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics.
• Post-registration perioperative qualifications or specialist training in your area of expertise.
• Strong clinical knowledge and technical skills in an operating theatre.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the perioperative team.
• Good communication, organisation and clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised perioperative nursing care within Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics.
• Prepare and maintain the operating theatre and ensure instruments and supplies are ready.
• Check anaesthetic equipment and medications and support the anaesthetist.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique and infection control.
• Anticipate needs of surgeons and theatre staff to support procedures.
• Record clinical documentation and ensure proper handover.

Skills

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Perioperative nursing

Autonomous work with team

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Post-registration perioperative qualifications or specialist training

Job description

St John of God Ballarat Hospital in Ballarat, VIC is seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses specialising in Scrub Scout and/or Anaesthetics for a casual position. You will join our Operating Theatre team and apply your clinical knowledge to support safe surgical outcomes.

You will work with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team, maintain sterile technique, and contribute to high-quality patient care.