Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout

Position Summary

NUs seeking experienced Scrub Scout Registered Nurses. Full‑time roles available; part‑time and casual considered for strong applicants. Gain access to Healthscope benefits, fitness passport, retail discounts and more.

Newcastle Private Hospital seeks experienced Scrub Scouts to join our perioperative team on a full‑time basis. Part‑time hours may be considered for strong applicants. Work to suit your lifestyle with flexible rostering and a supportive team to support your career development. Your clinical skills, exceptional patient care, and positive approach to work will ensure your success in this role.

Applicants should have at least 3 years’ experience in a perioperative setting, with exposure to Neurosurgery, Vascular, Cardio‑thoracic, General, Urology, Gynae, or Robotics cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, research‑based standards of nursing care
• Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to deliver patient care
• Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end‑of‑life needs
• Lead successful quality improvement and safety management projects to deliver desired outcomes
• Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
• Act as a role model for safe practice
• Minimum of 3 years’ RN experience in Scrub Scout / Perioperative Nursing
• Proven perioperative experience in one or more specialties: Neurosurgery, Vascular, Cardio‑thoracic, General, Urology, Gynae, Robotics
• Current authority to work in Australia
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
• Current registration (no restriction) with AHPRA
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement
• Self‑motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and customer focused
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children check for employment
• Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)

Application Information

Applications close: 27th March 2026

To Apply: Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2024, a salary ranging from $39.09‑$54.89 per hour.

Why Healthscope?

Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives. When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth