Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout | Ophthalmology (essential)

East Melbourne VIC

Full or Part Time

Above award salary + Super + Staff Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout to join a busy operating theatre team within a well established private surgical hospital in Melbourne.

This role is ideal for a theatre nurse with strong perioperative experience who enjoys working in a collaborative surgical environment and delivering safe, high quality patient care.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary operating theatre team, performing Scrub Scout duties across a range of surgical specialties.

This position offers an excellent work life balance with a Monday to Friday roster, limited weekend work and no public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Ophthalmic Scrub Scout duties within the operating theatre
• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to ensure smooth surgical workflow
• Prepare operating theatres, surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures
• Maintain sterile field and strict infection control standards
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative journey and escalate concerns where required
• Support safe patient care and positive surgical outcomes
• Provide guidance and support to Enrolled Nurses and junior staff
• Maintain clear communication with the wider operating theatre team

Surgical Specialties

The operating theatre provides services across several specialties including:

• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmology
• Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Vascular
• Interventional Pain

Benefits

• Monday to Friday theatre roster
• Limited weekend work and no public holidays
• Competitive salary above award + Superannuation
• Employee referral bonuses
• Retail, travel and health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing options
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave for eligible staff
• Free on site parking and staff facilities

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated Scrub Scout experience within an operating theatre
• Experience in a perioperative nursing environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment to safe, evidence based patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced theatre environment
• Full working rights in Australia (essential requirement)

If you are an experienced Scrub Scout Registered Nurse seeking a supportive theatre environment and strong work life balance, we would welcome your application.

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