Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital is seeking applications from Registered Nurses with previous experience in Perioperative services, Scrub - Scout to join our highly dedicated and professional team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ695376

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Perioperative Department services 8 Operating Theatres including specialities such as ENT, O&G, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular, Dental, Endoscopy and Emergency cases. The department offers supported learning and professional development with a rotating roster including weekends and on-call requirements.

What you'll be doing: The Scrub-Scout nurse works with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient services that is high quality and safe for all. The role includes advocating for the patient, setting up the operating rooms and maintain sterility, ensuring availability of required instruments, assisting the surgical team, correctly completing surgical documentations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

People of Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.

A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.

Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.

Need more information?

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking- Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 1 October 2026