Scrub Scout Registered Nurse (Part Time)

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Rewards

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Maternity Excellence

Surgical Innovation

Oncology Leadership

Safe Staffing

Growth

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in North Sydney is inviting applications for a Scrub Scout Registered Nurse to join our theatre team on a permanent part-time basis, 24 hours per week. Day shifts only, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a private hospital.

You will work within SVHA policies, provide patient-centred care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and uphold confidentiality and professional standards in a world-class surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Valid AHPRA registration.
• Bachelor’s in nursing.
• Current/Previous scrub scout experience.
• Excellent communication skills and time management.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient centered care.

Responsibilities

• A Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that all patient care delivered is done so within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse and by adhering to policies and procedures of the Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s health Australia (SVHA).
• Patient centred clinical practice in accordance with recognised standards and hospital policy.
• Provide optimal service to all customers including patients, visitors, VMOs and Allied Health professionals.
• Ensure open two-way communication is maintained with colleagues, staff, patients, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring the confidentiality of patients and staff is maintained and communication and interpersonal skills are effective and appropriate.

Skills

Valid AHPRA registration

Scrub scout experience

Communication skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s in nursing

Job description

Job Description:

• Role Title: Scrub Scout Registered Nurse

• Role Type: Permanent, part time, 24 hours per week

• Shift details: Day shifts only, no night shifts required

• Department and Location: Mater Clinic Theatres, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

• Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour +super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

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

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

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

About The Role

• A Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that all patient care delivered is done so within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse and by adhering to policies and procedures of the Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s health Australia (SVHA).

• Patient centred clinical practice in accordance with recognised standards and hospital policy.

• Provide optimal service to all customers including patients, visitors, VMOs and Allied Health professionals.

• Ensure open two-way communication is maintained with colleagues, staff, patients, visitors and other stakeholders.

• Ensuring the confidentiality of patients and staff is maintained and communication and interpersonal skills are effective and appropriate.

About You

• Valid AHPRA registration.

• Bachelor’s in nursing.

• Current/Previous scrub scout experience.

• Excellent communication skills and time management.

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to patient centered care.

What we can offer you at the Mater

• 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 : 82% 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
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• 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.

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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