Registered Nurse - Perioperative Scrub/Scout

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Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Surgical Services, North Adelaide Salary - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 1 - $77,824 to $106,

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Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Surgical Services, North Adelaide
Salary - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 1 - $77,824 to $106,187 per annum + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Multiple positions available - ongoing and temporary - variable FTE

Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites)
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information

As a Scrub/Scout Nurse, you'll be at the heart of the operating theatre, supporting surgical teams to deliver safe, high-quality care to women, babies, children and young people. You'll join a collaborative Perioperative team within South Australia's leading specialist hospital for paediatric and women's health, working across diverse and rewarding surgical specialties while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.

Key duties of the role

Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and their families throughout the surgical journey
Function effectively as a Scrub/Scout Nurse within a multidisciplinary surgical team, supporting a range of paediatric, neonatal, gynaecological and specialist procedures
Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care
Support and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence through continuous learning, professional development and quality improvement activities
Mentor and support students, graduates and colleagues, contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment

Requirements

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Registered Nurse with current NMBA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration and a practising certificate
Demonstrated nursing experience in a perioperative or acute healthcare setting; perioperative and/or paediatric experience is required with a minimum of two years Scrub Scout experience
Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to prioritise workload and respond with flexibility, initiative and sound clinical judgement in a dynamic environment
Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities
Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing and proficiency in using clinical information systems are desirable

Julie Hocking, Nurse Manager - 8161 6782 or JulieE.Hocking@sa.gov.au

About the Role

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The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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