Registered Nurse - Perioperative Scrub/Scout

Rashi Joshi; Tanunda; Remote; AUD 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Free public transport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) is seeking a Scrub-Scout Nurse to deliver high‑quality perioperative care for women, babies and children in Adelaide. You will support diverse paediatric and neonatal cases within a dedicated surgical team.

The role requires current NMBA registration and perioperative experience, with attractive salary packaging, Fitness Passport and transport benefits. Part-time ongoing and temporary positions available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum two years scrub-scout/perioperative experience in paediatric or general surgical settings.
• Postgraduate perioperative qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical journey.
• Function as a Scrub-Scout within a multidisciplinary team for paediatric, neonatal and gynaecological procedures.

Skills

NMBA registration

Perioperative nursing

Pediatric experience

Team collaboration

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Workload prioritisation

Education

NMBA registration (required)

Postgraduate perioperative nursing (desirable)

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Registered Nurse - Perioperative Scrub-ScoutJob no: 950731Work type: Part timeLocated in: Adelaide CBDCategories: Nursing-MidwiferyWomen's and Children's Health Network, Division of Surgical Services, North AdelaideSalary -Registered Nurse-Midwife LV 1 - $77,824 to $106,187 per annum +12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsMultiple positions available - ongoing and temporary - variable FTEAbout WCHNJoin the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence - with our communities at the heart of everything we do.What WCHN can offer youAccess to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expensesAccess to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia)Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites)Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance ProgramRelocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further informationThe opportunityAs a Scrub-Scout Nurse, you'll be at the heart of the operating theatre, supporting surgical teams to deliver safe, high-quality care to women, babies, children and young people. You'll join a collaborative Perioperative team within South Australia's leading specialist hospital for paediatric and women's health, working across diverse and rewarding surgical specialties while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.Key duties of the roleProvide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and their families throughout the surgical journeyFunction effectively as a Scrub-Scout Nurse within a multidisciplinary surgical team, supporting a range of paediatric, neonatal, gynaecological and specialist proceduresCollaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred careSupport and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence through continuous learning, professional development and quality improvement activitiesMentor and support students, graduates and colleagues, contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environmentSkills and experienceRegistered Nurse with current NMBA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration and a practising certificateDemonstrated nursing experience in a perioperative or acute healthcare setting; perioperative and-or paediatric experience is required with a minimum of two years Scrub Scout experienceStrong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamAbility to prioritise workload and respond with flexibility, initiative and sound clinical judgement in a dynamic environmentCommitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to continuous quality improvement activitiesPostgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing and proficiency in using clinical information systems are desirableEnquiries can be directed toJulie Hocking, Nurse Manager -Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network - Click Here to join the conversation.To learn more about this role - including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements - please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:RN01\\_Periop Services Scrub Scout\\_Role Description\\_FINAL\\_17Sep26.pdfImmunisation Requirements ChecklistApplicant Documents ChecklistThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Closing Date: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:55 pm ACDST.Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 15 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApply now Refer a friendMedicalJobsAustralia.com Vacancy Number: 046223 Vacancy End Date: 16-11-2027 Agency: Department of Education...Derwent Bridge, TAS 7140CasualMedical Jobs Australia### Job Summary* Published on:03 Oct, 2026* Category:* Vacancy: 10* Job type: Casual* Salary:* Location: Tanunda, SA 5352* Job Nature: Casual* Name:* Location: SA - Regional - Barossa