Scrub Scout Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and not-for-profit pay

Funded postgraduate pathways

Fitness Passport and private health

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, is seeking a Registered Nurse for scrub/scout roles in the Level 5 Theatres. This permanent role offers options for part-time and a Monday–Friday pattern with some weekend work, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing education.

Ideal candidates hold AHPRA DIV 1 registration and have at least two years’ scrub experience, with strong IT and teamwork skills to complement our high-acuity perioperative care

Qualifications

• Nurse with AHPRA registration DIV 1.
• Experience working as Scrub Nurse minimum 2 years.
• Demonstrated integration of theory and clinical skills in daily practice.
• Excellent computer literacy and experience with electronic patient record system.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver nursing care to perioperative patients as part of the scrub/scout team.
• Work within neurosurgical and orthopaedic perioperative settings.
• Participation in on-call roster may be required.
• Collaborate with surgeons and other perioperative staff to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA registration DIV 1

Scrub nurse experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

Job Description:

Role title: Registered Nurse

Role type: Permanent or Perm Part time

Department and location: Level 5 Theatres, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

Salary: $39.23 - 55.09 AUD base per hour plus super

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.

This role ideally will be suitable for someone looking for full-time work. However if you're the right candidate we can chat about part-time. You will join a team of highly motivated individuals with access to state of the art equipment, education support and professional development opportunities. The position is a Monday to Friday role, however at times, weekend work is available. The Scrub Scout Nurse will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering nursing care to patients and work as part of the perioperative team. Participation in the on call roster may be required pending your skills and experience.

Experience in both neurosurgical and orthopaedic scrub/scout nursing specialties is highly desired/ advantageous. However, we are open to speaking with candidates who have other perioperative experience like Cardiology, Urology, Gastroenterology.

About you

• Nurse with AHPRA registration DIV 1.

• Experience working as Scrub Nurse minimum 2 years - this role is not suitable to new grads.

• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice.

• Excellent computer literacy and experience with electronic patient record system would be an advantage.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.

• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards:Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

• 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

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

Have a question and want to know more

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

Closing Date:

30 October 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

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