Theatre Enrolled Nurse: Scrub/Scout – Orthopaedics

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Growth & development

Health and wellbeing

World‑class care

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace giving

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba in Melbourne VIC is seeking an Experienced Enrolled Nurse – Scrub/Scout for permanent full-time or part-time roles in the Main Theatre. You will support the surgical team in scrub and scout positions, preparing theatres and instruments and ensuring sterile technique under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, knowledge of ANZCA standards, flexibility in hours, and a commitment to patient‑centred, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Experience as a scrub scout nurse and eagerness to grow in orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during procedures in scrub/scout roles under RN direction.
• Prepare operating theatres, instruments, equipment and supplies prior to procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to infection prevention standards.
• Assist with surgical counts for instruments, swabs and sharps per hospital policy.
• Support surgeons, anaesthetists and other MDT members.
• Monitor availability of instruments, equipment and consumables.
• Support patient preparation, positioning and transfer as required.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Ensure accurate perioperative documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised operating theatre environment.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver compassionate, patient‑centred care.
• Uphold professional standards, patient dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Scrub nurse

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba in Melbourne VIC is seeking an Experienced Enrolled Nurse – Scrub/Scout for permanent full-time or part-time roles in the Main Theatre. You will support the surgical team in scrub and scout positions, preparing theatres and instruments and ensuring sterile technique under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, knowledge of ANZCA standards, flexibility in hours, and a commitment to patient‑centred, high‑quality