Scrub Scout - Ophthalmic/Plastics

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Not-for-profit salary packaging perks

Postgrad study pathways funded

World-class private hospital facility

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, located in Darlinghurst, is seeking an experienced Scrub Scout Registered Nurse to join our 100% private-room theatre environment. This permanent full-time/part-time or casual role offers access to state‑of‑the‑art surgical robotics and oncology services.

You will provide high-quality scrub and scout nursing care across a range of surgical specialties, maintain a safe operating theatre, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent Scrub/Scout nursing experience, especially ophthalmic/plastics.
• Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team; flexible across surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Scrub and Scout nursing care across surgical specialties.
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating theatre environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Ensure surgical instruments, equipment and consumables are prepared for procedures.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards.

Skills

RN/Nurse

Scrub/Scout nursing

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Ophthalmic/plastics experience

Team collaboration

Education

APRA registered nurse (RN)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating theatre equipment

Surgical robotics familiarity

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney – Sydney CBD NSW

Full time

26d ago , from St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

Role title: Scrub Scout Registered Nuese

Role type: Permanent full time / Permanent part time 24 hours or Casual

Department and location: insert department, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney L3 Theatres

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world‑class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world‑class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high‑acuity interventional suites, next‑gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting‑edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high‑frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Provide high‑quality Scrub and Scout nursing care across a range of surgical specialties.
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating theatre environment.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Ensure surgical instruments, equipment and consumables are prepared and available for procedures.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards.

About you

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent experience in a Scrub/Scout nursing role especially in ophthalmic/plastics
• Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient‑centred care.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of surgical specialties.

What we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not‑for‑profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre‑tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For‑Purpose Impact: Be part of a not‑for‑profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• World‑Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas
• Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next‑gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic
• Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient‑centred care in a 100% private‑room en‑suite facility
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse‑to‑patient ratios
• Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

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.