Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout

Healthscope; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

EAP services

Discounted parking and meals

Job summary

Healthscope at Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Registered Nurse Scrub Scout to join the team on a full-time, part-time or casual basis. Twilight shifts from 5pm-9pm are also available for those seeking evenings.

We are renowned for orthopaedic excellence, with a large team and access to the latest surgical technology. The role involves expert perioperative care, collaboration with specialists, and ongoing professional development within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Perioperative Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no restrictions.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing is highly desirable or working towards it.
• Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support optimal patient outcomes across the journey by following evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of theatre procedures and patient management.
• Implement quality and risk management strategies in daily activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Maintain current knowledge/skills for ongoing professional development.
• Provide education and training assistance to other staff where applicable.

Skills

Nursing registration

Clinical teamwork

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent

Job description

• Centre of ExcellenceinOrthopaedicSurgery
• Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout Orthopaedics
• Full Time, Part time, Casual opportunities
• 8 and 10 hour shifts

Are you an experienced Theatre Scrub Scout looking to excel your career?

Brisbane Private Hospital are seeking experienced Theatre Registered Nurse Scrub Scouts to join our team on a full time, part time or casual basis. In addition to these opportunities, we also have Twilight evening shifts available for those wanting to just work evenings from 5pm-9pm.

We are recognised as a centre of excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery, with over 30 dedicated Orthopaedic Surgeonswho utilise the latest in orthopaedic technology such as the ROSA and CORI robots.

About us:

Set at the top of Wickham Terrace, Brisbane’s busiest medical precinct, above the Roma Street Parklands in the heart of the CBD, Brisbane Private Hospital is an acute and rehabilitation hospital with 181 beds, 17 operating theatres and dedicated surgical, ICU and rehabilitation wards. Brisbane Private Hospital specialises in Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal, ENT, Pain and Rehabilitation with additional specialties including Plastics, Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Brisbane Private Hospital also delivers a leading private drug and alcohol program, Damascus Health Services, from its dedicated drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit.

About the role:

This opportunity will see you join our theatre team and provide exceptional care throughout our patient’s procedures.Your duties may include:

• Aiming to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care by following evidence based practice.
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients within the theatre complex.
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated to daily activities
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional development.
• Providing education and training assistance to other staff when applicable.
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a Perioperative Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse
• Registered with no restrictions with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - AHPRA
• Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards
• Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing highly desirable or working towards
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously

Remuneration:If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope-Queensland-Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 (salaries range between $44.03/hr - $56.20/hr for Registered Nurses)

About Us

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network

Flexible roster

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

EAP services

Discounted parking and meals

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications Close: 5th November, 2026

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.