Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout
Work in a leading tertiary hospital with advanced surgical services
Join a supportive and highly skilled perioperative team
Deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic theatre environment
Support, coordinate and deliver high-quality perioperative care while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical setting.
Employment Type:Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per annum
Hours Per Week: 27
Location:Westmead Hospital
Must have previous operating suite instrument and circulating nurse experience; desirable experience in any of these specialties would be an advantage: orthopaedics, neurosurgery, ENT, plastics and general surgery.
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and busiest health services, delivering world-class healthcare to a diverse and growing community. As part of our Perioperative Services team, you will work alongside experienced clinicians, surgeons and healthcare professionals who are committed to providing safe, patient-centred care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.
Working with us means becoming part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where professional development, innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged and supported.
Work within a large and complex tertiary referral hospital
Be part of a highly experienced and supportive perioperative team
Access ongoing learning, education and career development opportunities
Contribute to a culture focused on excellence, safety and patient outcomes
Make a meaningful difference to patients throughout their surgical journey
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and individualised perioperative care. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patients through their surgical experience while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
Deliver quality, person-centred nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures
Scrub and scout across a range of specialties while supporting efficient theatre operations
Assess patient needs, advocate for patients and coordinate appropriate care throughout their surgical journey
Respond effectively to changing clinical situations and contribute to positive patient outcomes
Provide supervision, guidance and mentoring to students and other clinical staff as required
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated recent experience with the scrubs/scout role in an operating suite
2. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
3. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centered care
4. Demonstrated effective communication skills- written and verbal
5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development
6. Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team
Requisition ID: REQ662522
Applications Close: 30th June 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Dragica Martic on [email protected] or 0456 941 647.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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