Perioperative Scrub Scout RN — Lead Surgical Care (FT)

Healthcarelink Support; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for Perioperative Scrub Scout roles on a full-time basis at Rankin Park, NSW. You will support the perioperative team, deliver evidence-based nursing care, and supervise ENs and AINs to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in scrub/perioperative nursing, AHPRA registration in good standing, and a valid NSW Working with Children check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ RN experience in Scrub Scout / Perioperative Nursing.
• Current NSW Working with Children check.
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent.
• Current Registration with AHPRA (no restriction).
• Authority to Work in Australia.
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a high functioning team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care.
• Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members (ENs and AINs).
• Deliver education and support to individuals for health recovery or end of life needs.
• Lead quality improvement and safety projects to deliver outcomes.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs.
• Act as a role model for Safe Practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care focus

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent

Current Registration with AHPRA

Authority to Work in Australia

Valid NSW Working with Children check

Compliance with ACQSHC National standards

Job description

Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for Perioperative Scrub Scout roles on a full-time basis at Rankin Park, NSW. You will support the perioperative team, deliver evidence-based nursing care, and supervise ENs and AINs to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in scrub/perioperative nursing, AHPRA registration in good standing, and a valid NSW Working with Children check.