Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout | Port Macquarie
Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout | Port Macquarie
Category: Registered Nurses & Midwives, Theatre & Recovery
Location: AU - NSW Other
Job type: Permanent / Part-time
Posted: 2026-06-11
Reference: 1678888
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Registered Nurse with Scrub Scout experience to join the Operating Theatre Team at a private hospital near Newcastle on a part-time basis. This is an opportunity to work across robotic, orthopaedic, and a variety of specialities. You will also, in return, receive a supportive, well-equipped environment, with access to ongoing professional development and education.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a member of the Perioperative Team, you will plan, deliver and evaluate patient care with the support and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse and Shift Leaders, ensuring a high standard of safe, patient-centred surgical care.
In this role you will be:
- Performing scrub and scout duties across a rotating range of robotic, orthopaedic, and other surgical specialties;
- Supporting perioperative workflow, maintaining timely and efficient theatre schedules;
- Communicating effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the broader perioperative team;
- Maintaining instrument, swab and specimen accountability in line with ACORN standards;
- Upholding a culture of safety, infection control and professional practice throughout all interactions.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current registration with AHPRA;
- Minimum two (2) years' scrub/scout experience across surgical specialties (essential);
- Demonstrated understanding of ACORN standards, aseptic technique and instrument management;
- Effective communication skills and a strong customer service focus;
- Ability to assess, plan and coordinate patient care needs in the perioperative setting;
- Flexibility to work a rotating 7-day roster, including evenings and weekends;
- Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing will be highly regarded.
THE BENEFITS
- Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
- Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
- Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
- Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
- Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The hospital is an acute Advanced Surgical and Medical Hospital situated 15 km south of the Newcastle CBD. The hospital offers the following specialties: Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, General Surgery (including Colorectal), Breast Surgery, Plastics, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Vascular and Oncology. The 6-bed emergency department includes a state-of-the-art resuscitation room, triage room, and procedure room.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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