Transition to Specialty Practice, Main Operating Services Scrub/Scout 2027

BARWON HEALTH STAFF ONLY

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight -0

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Transition to Specialty Practice, Main Theatre, in Scrub Scout Nursing for 2027

- Launch your specialty nursing career | Gain hands‑on experience across the Operating Room through structured rotations and dedicated clinical support
- Learn, grow and build confidence | Access tailored study days, expert guidance and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive
- Invest in your future | Complete a structured program with an end‑of‑program assessment, building valuable skills and opening the door to exciting career opportunities in perioperative nursing

About the role

Join Barwon Health’s Main Theatre team as a Registered Nurse (Grade 2), working across Scrub and Scout nursing in a dynamic perioperative setting. You’ll provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care while working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the broader multidisciplinary team.

This is an opportunity to further develop your perioperative nursing skills, contribute to a positive team culture and support safe, evidence‑based care throughout the surgical journey.

Key responsibilities

- Provide safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred nursing care in the Scrub/Scout role.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Work effectively within the perioperative team to support safe and efficient surgical procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.




- Contribute to quality improvement, audits, safety initiatives and service development within the theatre environment.
- Support a positive learning culture by sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues and students.

What we’re looking for

- Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience at the commencement of program
- Motivated and committed to building knowledge and clinical confidence
- Effective communication, willingness to embrace feedback and work collaboratively to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence‑based practice

What the Program Offers

- Gain a structured introduction to various roles within the operating room, including assessment components throughout the program.
- Undertake planned specialty rotations throughout the theatre suite
- Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Perioperative education team throughout the program
- Participate in several targeted study and education days
- Build specialist perioperative nursing knowledge and skills

Successful completion of this program provides an opportunity to apply for 1 credit point at Deakin University towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing'

About the service





Operating Services at University Geelong Main theatre offers a round‑the‑clock service with ten operating theatres. Beyond elective surgeries, the department handles semi‑urgent and emergency procedures. Specialities encompass Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery.

Approximately 22 000 operative procedures are performed annually. The Division of Surgery is headed by a Professor of Surgery, and the Department of Anaesthetics is headed by an Associate Professor of Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management.

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

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