Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout
REGISTERED NURSES - ANAESTHETICS
Join Our Dedicated Perioperative Team
Are you a Registered Nurse with excellent clinical skills, a passion for perioperative nursing, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care?
Hunter Valley Private Hospital is seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses - Anaesthetics to become part of our dedicated Perioperative Services team.
Easy commute from the Pacific Motorway
Tranquil surroundings with staff parking available
Full-time role, however Part-time or Casual employment opportunities available for the right candidate
About the role:
Hunter Valley Private Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Nurses - Anaesthetics to join our Perioperative Team.
We have full-time opportunities available, with part-time and casual positions considered for the right candidates. Join a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding patient care while advancing your perioperative nursing career in a dynamic theatre environment.
As a Perioperative Registered Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting safe surgical care across a range of specialties while working alongside experienced surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary team members.
Suitable applicants with the right clinical background are encouraged to apply.
About us:
Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located in Shortland, NSW, on the fringe of Newcastle with easy access to the Pacific Motorway, local universities and the Hunter Valley region.
As an independent 83-bed facility, we provide medical, rehabilitation and surgical services supported by a five-theatre operating suite. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in high patient satisfaction outcomes and strong relationships with referring clinicians.
Why Join Hunter Valley Private Hospital?
- Easy commute with free onsite parking
- Supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace
- Flexible full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
- No on-call requirements
- No weekend commitments
- Christmas and New Year theatre shutdown
- Ongoing professional development and education support
- Fitness Passport and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to Healthscope employee benefits and discounts
- Work-life balance focused rostering
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care
- Function effectively in the Scrub Scout role across a variety of surgical specialties
- Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Ensure patient and staff safety at all times
- Supervise, direct and guide Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs)
- Deliver education and support to patients throughout their surgical journey and recovery
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive theatre team
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 12 months' experience as a Scrub Scout/Perioperative Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated perioperative experience in one or more of the following specialties:
- Orthopaedics
- General Surgery
- ENT
- Endoscopy
- Ophthalmology
- Pain Management
- Plastic Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Surgery
- Current NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
- Evidence of up-to-date vaccination status in accordance with Healthscope and NSW Health requirements
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
- Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards
- Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic computer skills
Desirable Criteria
- Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)
- Experience across multiple surgical specialties
- Advanced Life Support certification
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Why Healthscope?
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. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You'll also benefit from:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
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. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 11th November 2026
To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Marina Gardner - Perioperative Services Manager, 02 4944 3746
Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
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 Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement, a salary ranging from $40.26 - $56.54 per hour
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. 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.
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