Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout - Day Surgery Centre

Family and Disability Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre is seeking an experienced Scrub Scout Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse for our dedicated day surgery facility in Spring Hill. You will work alongside surgeons and a multidisciplinary perioperative team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a modern environment.

The role is permanent part-time with shifts 6am–8pm. Applicants should have 2+ years Scrub/Scout experience, current AHPRA registration, and be prepared for pre-employment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' recent Scrub/Scout experience.
• Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience across several of the surgical specialties listed.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Availability to work a range of shifts between 6am and 8pm.
• Willingness to meet hospital vaccination requirements and complete pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with surgeons, anaesthetists and perioperative team to deliver safe, efficient care.
• Support a modern day surgery environment with high-quality perioperative care across diverse cases.
• Contribute to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Scrub/Scout experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing or equivalent

AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse - Scrub Scout | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital - Day Surgery Centre

Employment Term: Permanent part-time opportunities available

Location: Spring Hill, opposite Roma Street Parkland and a short walk from Brisbane CBD

Remuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 p/hr + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (increases your take-home pay) + Penalties and Allowances

Are you an experienced Scrub/Scout Nurse looking for your next opportunity in a modern-day surgery environment?

Join the team at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre , working alongside experienced surgeons and a highly skilled perioperative team across a diverse range of surgical specialties.

Make a meaningful difference with us

The St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre is a purpose-built facility providing a dedicated day surgery experience for patients who do not require an overnight hospital stay.

Located opposite the main hospital within St Andrew's Place in Spring Hill, the centre features two procedure rooms, an operating theatre, and dedicated admission and recovery spaces .

Bringing together experienced clinicians, contemporary facilities and technology, our team delivers personalised, high-quality care in a dedicated same-day surgery environment.

As a Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse - Scrub Scout , you'll be supported to grow and develop while playing an important role in delivering exceptional patient care.

Your part in St Andrew's

You’ll work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary team members to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality perioperative care across a diverse surgical case mix.

Specialties include:

• Plastic Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynaecological Surgery
• Urology
• Pain Management Procedures
• Ophthalmology
• Dental Surgery

What makes a difference for us?

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Minimum 2 years' recent Scrub/Scout experience
• Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse
• Experience across several of the surgical specialties listed above
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A commitment to exceptional patient-centred care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Availability to work a range of shifts between 6am and 8pm
• Willingness to meet hospital vaccination requirements and complete required pre-employment checks, including a national criminal history check and functional assessment

Join our team

At St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre , we’re committed to delivering exceptional patient care and creating a supportive workplace where our people can grow and thrive.

If you're an experienced Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

What makes a difference for you?

NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A recognition and rewards platform , providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

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