Perioperative Scrub Scout Nurse – Operating Theatre

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Employee rewards

Dental benefits

Flexible rostering

Job summary

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital in Sydney seeks an experienced Scrub Scout Nurse to join our Operating Theatre team on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role requires AHPRA registration, at least 12 months post-registration experience, and Scrub Scout experience. You will work with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, aseptic technique and

Qualifications

• Must hold AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 12 months post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience in Scrub Scout role within operating theatre.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, infection prevention and aseptic technique.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care across the perioperative journey.
• Undertake Scrub Scout duties and support surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating theatres and instruments for procedures.
• Assist surgeons and multidisciplinary team during operations.
• Monitor patient safety and respond to changing clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and policy compliance.
• Uphold infection prevention and aseptic standards.
• Support efficient theatre workflows and team communication.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Perioperative nursing

Scrub Scout experience

Infection prevention

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital in Sydney seeks an experienced Scrub Scout Nurse to join our Operating Theatre team on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role requires AHPRA registration, at least 12 months post-registration experience, and Scrub Scout experience. You will work with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, aseptic technique and