Registered Nurse - Perioperative Scrub Scout

svha; Griffith; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging perks

Not-for-profit environment

Career development & education

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith seeks a highly motivated Perioperative Registered Nurse to join an established perioperative department with orthopaedics, general, urology, plastics, gynae, ophthalmology and endoscopy specialities. The role requires a current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years’ acute care nursing experience, with at least 2 years as a Scrub Nurse.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver perioperative care and support continuous

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' acute care nursing experience.
• Experience as Scrub Nurse (minimum 2 years).
• Cardiology or Cardiothoracic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver perioperative nursing care for patients.
• Assist throughout the patient journey in orthopaedics, general, urology, plastics, gynae, ophthalmology and endoscopy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and electronic patient records.
• Demonstrate strong time management in a busy perioperative setting.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Acute care experience

Flexible shifts

Strong communication

Job description

Job Description

Role title: Registered Nurse

Role type: Full Time - Perm Part Time available

Department and location: St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith

Salary: From $39.23- $55.09 per hour + super depending on experience

Welcome to St Vincent's Private Hospital Griffith, the Riverina community'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 Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a modern, purpose-built facility, we feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced high-acuity private rooms, and a dedicated regional palliative care unit. We are proud to drive clinical excellence in the region, partnering with the onsite Baiada Murrumbidgee Teaching Centre to offer top-tier simulation training and continuous professional growth.

Centrally located in the heart of the Riverina, our modern hospital offers a seamless daily commute for locals and those travelling from surrounding regional hubs. With easy access and hassle-free onsite parking, you can enjoy a vibrant career in a thriving community hospital without the big-city hustle.

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

About your role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse to join an established but growing perioperative department at St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith (SVPCHG). Specialties include orthopaedics, general, urology, plastics, gynae, ophthalmology and endoscopy. The right candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering the perioperative nursing care to patients and will assist throughout the patient journey.

About the role

• Nurse with AHPRA registration DIV 1.
• Experience working as Scrub Nurse minimum 2 years - this role is not suitable to new grads.
• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice.
• Excellent computer literacy and experience with electronic patient record system would be an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.

Employment options: Permanent full-time, permanent part-time positions are available. Please state your preference.

About you

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years' acute care nursing experience
• Flexible and willing to work a range of shift patterns, including days and nights
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Passionate about delivering quality, patient-centred care and making a genuine difference to patients' lives
• Current or recent Cardiology or Cardiothoracic experience

What we can offer you at St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith

• 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: 84% 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
• World-Class : Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas
• Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic
• Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways
• 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.

Equal opportunity

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.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We