Scrub Scout

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is seeking a Registered Nurse with perioperative Scrub/Scout experience for a permanent full-time role on the Sunshine Coast. You will work across a range of surgical specialties in a modern private hospital, collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and multidisciplinary staff to provide high-quality perioperative care.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration and have recent perioperative Scrub/Scout experience, with strong infection prevention

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent perioperative Scrub/Scout or operating theatre experience.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and perioperative best practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
• Work with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and multidisciplinary staff.
• Maintain patient-centred care and clinical governance.

Skills

Perioperative care

Scrub/Scout experience

Infection prevention

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment - Sunshine Coast QLD

Permanent

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout to join a leading private surgical facility on the Sunshine Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a perioperative nurse to join a supportive, highly skilled team and work across a range of surgical specialties in a modern private hospital environment.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and multidisciplinary clinical staff while delivering high-quality perioperative care.

Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent experience working within a perioperative, Scrub/Scout or operating theatre environment.
• Strong knowledge and application of ACORN standards, infection prevention and perioperative best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, patient-centred care across the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative journey.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work confidently and independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, surgeons, anaesthetic teams and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of medication safety, risk management, emergency procedures and clinical governance.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing clinical development.
• Experience across a range of surgical specialties will be highly regarded.
• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Work within an established private surgical environment.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
• Access to ongoing education, training and professional development.
• Opportunity to broaden and maintain perioperative skills across a range of surgical specialties.
• Strong focus on patient-centred care, quality improvement and clinical excellence.
• Sunshine Coast lifestyle with access to beaches, amenities and a growing healthcare sector.

About the Company/Culture

You will join a private surgical organisation that places a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, patient experience, teamwork and professional development.

The organisation promotes a culture where nurses are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their clinical skills and work collaboratively with medical and multidisciplinary teams. The team is committed to providing safe, compassionate and evidence-based care while supporting staff to achieve their professional goals.

If you're an experienced Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse looking for a permanent opportunity on the Sunshine Coast, we'd love to hear from you.