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Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Main Theatre, Scrub/Scout Nursing ****
Job Category
-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Scrub Scout Nursing for ****
Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in your chosen area of nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team
Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities
Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes
About the role
Join our Main Theatre team as a Registered Nurse (Grade 2), working in a Scrub/Scout capacity to provide secure, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the surgical journey.
You'll work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetic staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, using your clinical skills and evidence-based practice to support positive patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred nursing care in the Scrub/Scout role.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective surgical procedures.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using an evidence-based approach.
Maintain effective communication with patients, colleagues and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Contribute to quality improvement, audits, safety initiatives and service development within the theatre environment.




Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and comply with relevant clinical and safety standards.
What we're looking for
Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience
Previous operating theatre experience
Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
What the Program Offers
12 months: ***** hrs per fortnight, temporary part timecommencing February ****
In affiliation with Deakin University
Eligible nurses and midwives are entitled to examination leave and study leave under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement.
Rotations through operating services, including main theatre and day surgery
Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Perioperative education team throughout the program
Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University
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.
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
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
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.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
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📌 Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Main Theatre, Scrub/Scout Nursing 2027 (Geelong)
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