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Perioperative Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout – Plastics/ Ortho/ Neuro

We are seeking experienced Scrub Scout Registered Nurses to join a high-performing perioperative team within a modern acute hospitals in Sydney and Melbourne.

Applicants must have recent experience in Scrub Scout roles, with exposure to Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery and/or Orthopaedic surgery. Experience across multiple specialties will be highly regarded.

You will work within a supportive, collaborative environment that values flexibility, professional development, and excellence in patient care. This role is well suited to motivated nurses who enjoy working in theatre settings and contributing positively to team culture and patient outcomes.

Key Benefits

• 2 year 482 Skills in Demand visa, with progression to 186 Permanent Residency
• Access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives and discounts
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a strong team culture

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care
• Scrub and scout across a range of surgical specialties
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider perioperative team
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Act as a role model for professional practice and compliance with safety standards
• Support patient education related to surgical care and recovery

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a perioperative / scrub scout setting
• Demonstrated experience in Neurosurgery, Plastics and/or Orthopaedics
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-functioning team

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing (or currently working towards)

For more information or to apply, reach out to Zoe today –