Perioperative Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout, Anaesthetics & Pacu

Lumia Care Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging perks

Not-for-profit employer

Notable clinical excellence programs

Maternity and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in Sydney's North Shore is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse, Scrub/Scout, for a casual position. You will assist in complex surgical procedures, work in a multidisciplinary theatre, and collaborate with surgeons and anaesthetists.

On-call requirements and a great work-life balance are part of this role, with competitive hourly pay of AUD 41.58–58.40 plus super. Join a not-for-profit hospital with a strong community focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Scrub/scout experience in cardiac/vascular/orthopaedic or neurosurgical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care for complex surgical cases.
• Act as Scrub or Scout RN within operating theatre team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, VMOs and nursing staff.
• Maintain clear communication with patients and visitors.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Comply with health, safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Cardiac scrub experience

Vascular scrub experience

Orthopaedic scrub experience

Neurosurgical scrub experience

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

• Role Title: Perioperative Registered Nurse, Scrub/Scout
• Role Type: Casual
• Shift details: No routine weekend or night shifts, on call opportunities depending on specialties
• Department and location: Nolan Theaters, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour +super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia (established by the Sisters of Charity), the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. We are a genuinely inclusive community celebrating all faiths and backgrounds, united in providing kind, exceptional care to everyone.

Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 rail corridors, your daily commute will be seamless. We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About The Role

• Provide exceptional patient-centred care to patients undergoing complex surgical procedures.
• Work effectively as a Scrub or Scout RN within a multidisciplinary operating theatre team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, VMOs, allied health professionals and nursing colleagues.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, visitors, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Ensure patient and staff confidentiality is always maintained.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, respect and continuous improvement
• Maintain compliance with relevant Department of Health requirements, Work Health and Safety standards and infection prevention and control practices.
• This position offers an attractive work -life balance with One RDO per month, published 14 days in advance
• Some on-call commitments for your specialty will be required, including occasional nights and weekends. Voluntary additional on-call opportunities may also be available.

About You

• Valid AHPRA registration.
• Bachelor's in nursing.
• Current or recent Cardiac, Vascular, Orthopaedic and /or Neurosurgical scrub/scout experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient centred care.

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace : 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 3rd December 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.