Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout– Ringwood Private Hospital

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse – Scrub Scout with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care?

- Continuous professional development, education & support provided

- Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team

- Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About this role:
Ringwood Private Hospital is currently looking for an experienced Scrub Scout Nurse to join our team of professionals in providing excellent patient care on a part time basis.

About us:

With 2 operating theatres, Ringwood Private Hospital offers a range of specialties including, Medical Services, Endoscopy, Urology, Minor Maxilla Facial, Dental, Breast Surgery, Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery and Oncology.

Key responsibilities:

- Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgery, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are sterile and ready for use

- Assist the surgical team by scrubbing in, passing instruments, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon

- Monitor and manage the sterile field to ensure patient safety and prevent infection

- Collaborate with the surgical team to provide optimal care during surgeries

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of procedures and patient information

- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols

Essential Criteria:

- A minimum of 2 years experience as a RN Scrub Scout

- Scrub scout experience in multiple specialties including urology, plastics general surgery,



endoscopy and some minor orthopaedics

- Current Registration with AHPRA

- Working with Children Check

- Commitment to Quality Patient care

- Confident to liaise and support VMO’s

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing situations

- Commitment to maintaining a sterile and safe environment

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: 14 August 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Sharon Lamberg or Carol Burns - Nurse Unit Managers - 8804 4213

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 VICNMA/ANMF- VIC Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement 2025, a salary ranging from $37.60 – 51.50 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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📌 Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout (Melbourne)
🏢 Ringwood Private Hospital
📍 Melbourne