Registered Nurse – Perioperative and Scrub Scout

Frances Perry House; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ramsay Health Care in Melbourne seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a Perioperative and Scrub/Scout role. Join a dedicated theatre team delivering high-quality patient care across obstetrics, gynaecology, plastics and more.

You will provide perioperative nursing, scrub/scout duties, and collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and staff to ensure smooth procedures. Requires 2+ years perioperative experience and valid AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years peroperative experience as Scrub/Scout nurse.
• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Experienced in a perioperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care.
• Working as Scrub/Scout Nurse across a variety of procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining the operating theatre, equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintaining aseptic technique and infection-control standards.
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
• Participating in surgical counts and documenting accurately.
• Contributing to a positive, team-focused theatre environment.

Skills

Perioperative experience

Scrub/Scout nursing

AHPRA registration

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Registered Nurse – Perioperative and Scrub Scout

We are seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join ourPerioperativeteam in a dedicatedScrub/Scoutrole. Work in a supportive team environment and provide our patients with specialised and dedicated care.

Our theatre specialties include:

• Obstetrics
• Gynaecology
• Urogynaecology
• Plastic Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• IVF and fertility procedures

As a Scrub/Scout Nurse, you will play an integral role in the safe and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team to ensure every procedure runs smoothly.

The role includes:

• Providing safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care
• Working as both aScrub/Scout Nurse across a variety of procedures
• Preparing and maintaining the operating theatre, equipment and instrumentation
• Maintaining strict aseptic technique and infection‑control standards
• Anticipating the needs of the surgical team
• Participating in surgical counts and maintaining accurate documentation
• Contributing to a positive, respectful and team‑focused theatre environment

About You:

You will be a trained nurse with exceptional customer service, confident communication, and strong interpersonal skills. You will also demonstrate:

• Minimum2 years'perioperative experience as aScrub/Scout nurse
• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Registered with AHPRA
• Experienced in a perioperative environment
• Confident working in the scrub/scout role
• Well organised, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure
• Committed to patient safety and high standards of clinical care
• A strong communicator and team player
• Enthusiastic about developing and expanding their perioperative skills

Experience across our specialties is highly regarded, although we welcome applications from nurses with strong perioperative experience who are keen to broaden their skills.

What’s in it for You:

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from$41.34 – 52.80+ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (VIC RN/Midwife yr1-yr8)

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.