Registered Nurse, Scrub Scout

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Scrub Scout Registered Nurse at NBH to support high-volume surgical care in a fast-paced perioperative setting. You will work Monday to Friday, with AM/PM shifts, potential night shifts and on-call opportunities depending on roster needs.

You will be responsible for ensuring sterile, well-organized surgical environments, coordinating with surgeons and anaesthetists, and delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care. AHPRA Division 1 registration is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – Division 1 must be held and current with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surgical procedures are safe, sterile, organized and well-supported from start to finish.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and other nurses to ensure smooth, efficient procedures.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred perioperative care throughout the journey.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical knowledge

Clinical problem solving

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Join our team at NBH as a Scrub Scout Registered Nurse! We are passionate about supporting our patients on their journey to better health.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1566.70 - $2199.60 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ684794

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field. Our Perioperative Suites offer exciting opportunities for Registered Nurses who are eager to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact.

What you'll be doing

It’s an exciting time as the High Volume Surgical Hub is up and running and we are keen to recruit experienced Scrub Scout nurses to continue to offer great care to our patients. This is primarily a Monday to Friday opportunity requiring both AM and PM shift availability for a rotating roster; including some night shifts and potential for an on-call shift.

As a Scrub Scout nurse, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring surgical procedures are safe, sterile, organised, and well-supported from start to finish; collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other nurses to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently. As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey. You will be supported by experienced clinicians committed to professional development, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.

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