Registered Nurse – Scrub / Scout

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced perioperative nurse looking to escape the high living costs and stressful traffic of metropolitan cities? A premier private hospital facility located in the beautiful Manning Valley region of Taree is expanding its theatre team and seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join them as a permanent Scrub Scout.

This highly respected regional facility features modern operating theatres that handle a diverse and rewarding surgical case-mixincluding advanced orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, ophthalmology, and gynaecology. Working here means joining a close-knit, welcoming theatre team where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritized and clinical collaboration is part of the daily culture.

This role is ideal for a local nurse looking to settle into a supportive team environment or an interstate/metro nurse looking to experience the incredible lifestyle of the Mid North Coast, where pristine beaches, hinterland rivers, and country charm are right on your doorstep.

Your Clinical Focus

Intraoperative Support: Deliver expert scrub and scout nursing care across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical cases.

Theatre Coordination: Anticipate the precise needs of the surgical and anaesthetic teams, ensuring all required instrumentation, equipment, and consumables are meticulously prepared.

Aseptic Standards: Maintain rigid compliance with infection control protocols, sterile field management, and national safety guidelines.

Patient Advocacy: Ensure the highest level of patient safety, comfort, and precise count protocols throughout the entire perioperative journey.

The Background Checklist

AHPRA Registration: Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Theatre Competency: Minimum 1224 months of recent experience working as a Scrub Scout in an acute hospital operating suite.

Adaptable Approach: Proven competence across multiple surgical specialties, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques.

Regional Team Mindset: A positive, collaborative professional who communicates with clarity and treats colleagues and patients with absolute respect.

The Lifestyle & Benefits

The Mid North Coast Lifestyle: Enjoy affordable regional living just minutes away from pristine coastlines like Forster-Tuncurry, beautiful national parks, and a relaxed river-valley community.

Predictable Rostering: Benefit from structured, balanced shift patterns with minimal on-call requirements compared to major public trauma hubs, allowing you to truly enjoy your time off.

Career Development: Access continuous clinical education, regular in-service training, and supported pathways into senior theatre or leadership roles.

Attractive Rewards: Highly competitive salary packaging, robust shift allowances, and access to comprehensive corporate health and wellness discounts.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated theatre nurse ready to build a rewarding career and lifestyle with a premier regional team, please submit your CV or contact Tony Skvarc for a confidential discussion or call 0481 612 155.