Job Description
Scrub/Scout Nurse – Orthopaedics | Private Hospital, Melbourne SE
Summary:
Join a respected private hospital theatre team in Melbourne's south-east. Ortho focus, FT and PT roles available.
Key selling points:
- Specialist orthopaedic theatre work
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Supportive, well-established private hospital team
About the opportunity
MOR. Healthcare is partnering with a well-regarded private hospital in Melbourne's south-east to find experienced Scrub/Scout Nurses to join their perioperative team. This is a great chance to build your orthopaedic career in a private setting that values skilled theatre nurses.
Both full-time and part-time positions are available, so whether you want a full roster or more balance, let's talk.
What you'll be doing
- Scrubbing and scouting across a busy orthopaedic list, including joint replacements, arthroscopies and trauma
- Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Preparing and managing instruments, implants and equipment for orthopaedic procedures
- Maintaining sterile technique, counts and documentation to hospital and ACORN standards
- Supporting and sharing your knowledge with colleagues in the team
What you'll bring
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Solid scrub/scout experience in an operating theatre, with orthopaedic experience essential
- Confidence with orthopaedic instrumentation and implant systems
- A calm, team-focused approach in a fast-paced theatre environment
- Commitment to patient safety and high clinical standards
Why you'll love it
- Specialise in the area you enjoy most
- A supportive private hospital culture where your expertise is valued
- Flexible full-time or part-time options
- Ongoing professional development
Eligibility
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. To be considered, you must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.
Apply now
Click Apply to send your CV, or reach out to the MOR. Healthcare team for a confidential chat about this role and other perioperative opportunities.