Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout

Healthscope Hospitals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing education

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Healthscope Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout to join the Norwest Private Hospital Perioperative Services team. You will provide scrub and scout support, collaborate with surgeons and anaesthetists, and help ensure patient safety and excellent perioperative care.

Minimum 3 years in perioperative care and current AHPRA registration are required; postgraduate perioperative qualification (or progress) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a perioperative setting.
• Scrub/Scout experience (Neurosurgery or Orthopaedics highly regarded).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality scrub and scout support across multiple specialties.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure patient and staff safety at all times.
• Proactively evaluate and improve perioperative care outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience from admission through recovery.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Perioperative experience

Scrub/Scout experience

Postgraduate Certificate in Periop Nsg

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

Job description

Make a Real Difference in a Leading Perioperative Team

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking motivated and experienced Registered Nurses – Scrub Scout to join our dynamic Perioperative Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and patient‑centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

If you take pride in delivering exceptional perioperative care, thrive in collaborative theatre teams, and want to work with leading surgeons and cutting‑edge technology, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Norwest Private Hospital?

At Norwest Private Hospital, we are committed to delivering outstanding clinical care through innovation, compassion, and teamwork.

• 277‑bed acute care facility with a fully equipped Emergency Department
• Advanced surgical technology and robotics
• Renowned for Cardiac, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery services
• Comprehensive medical, surgical and obstetric services
• Located in Sydney’s growing North‑West corridor (Bella Vista)
• Proudly operated by Healthscope, Australia’s largest private hospital operator

Here, you’ll be supported by highly skilled surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams who are passionate about excellence and continuous improvement.

About Our Operating Theatres

Our modern Operating Theatre complex includes:

• 32 First‑Stage Recovery bays
• 32 Second‑Stage Recovery chairs

Specialties include:

General (including laparoscopic), Colorectal, Bariatric, Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic, ENT, Plastics, Paediatrics, Oral & Dental, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Ophthalmic, Robotics, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout, you will:

• Provide high‑quality scrub and scout support across a range of specialties
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure patient and staff safety at all times
• Proactively evaluate and improve perioperative care outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation
• Contribute to a positive patient experience from admission through recovery
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a perioperative setting
• Scrub/Scout experience (Neurosurgery or Orthopaedics highly regarded)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and patient‑centred care
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a high‑performing team
• Excellent problem‑solving and computer skills
• Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you’re not just starting a job – you’re building a career.

• Supportive leadership and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing education, professional development and career progression
• Opportunities to specialise and grow across Healthscope’s national network
• Be part of an organisation where your contribution genuinely matters

With over 19,000 healthcare professionals nationwide, Healthscope offers the stability of a large organisation with the personal connection of a close‑knit team.

What’s On Offer

• Flexible employment options: Full‑time, Part‑time or Casual
• Access to leading facilities, technology and clinical support
• A workplace where professionalism, respect and teamwork are valued

Our commitment to safety and quality is our highest priority. Appointment is subject to a National Police Check, WWCC (if applicable), evidence of work rights in Australia, and proof of immunity as a Category A Healthcare Worker.