Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and travel discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits

Discounted hospital admissions

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout to join the Perioperative Department on a permanent part-time basis. You will collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing staff to deliver safe, compassionate care across a range of surgical specialties.

Toowoomba offers a balanced lifestyle in Queensland. The successful applicant will hold current AHPRA registration and have at least 12 months Scrub/Scout perioperative experience, with

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 12 months Scrub/Scout perioperative experience.
• Postgraduate perioperative qualifications (highly regarded).
• Availability to join on a permanent part-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties.
• Work alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing staff.
• Support continuous learning and professional development in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout to join our Perioperative Department at St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba on a permanent part-time basis. Working alongside highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing professionals, you will play an integral role in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care across a diverse range of surgical specialties.

About our hospital

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Enjoy the perfect balance between career and lifestyle in Queensland's Garden City. Toowoomba offers affordable living, excellent schools, vibrant cafés and restaurants, beautiful parks and easy access to Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

Things that work for you

• Retail and Travel Discounts, Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank
• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

Things that work for us

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• At least 12 months' Scrub/Scout experience in a perioperative environment
• A passion for delivering safe, high-quality patient care
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical setting
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Postgraduate perioperative qualifications (highly regarded)
• Availability to join our team on a permanent part-time basis

A workplace where you belong

At St Vincent's, we're committed to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. Guided by our values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence, we are proud to provide exceptional care while supporting our people to build meaningful and rewarding careers. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Pre-Employment Checks

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card). For further information about St Vincent’s commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct. St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Closing Date

2 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]. View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct

About St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.