Job Description
Theatre Nurse – Scrub Scout, Anaesthetics, PACU (Casual)
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The Bays Healthcare Group is seeking experienced and passionate Theatre Nurses to join our dynamic perioperative team on a casual basis, working across Anaesthetics, PACU or Scrub/Scout.
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Our Theatre Nurses play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred perioperative care to patients undergoing a diverse range of surgical procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced perioperative nurses seeking flexible casual employment within a supportive and collaborative theatre environment.
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We are seeking Theatre Nurses with experience in Anaesthetics, PACU, or Scrub/ Scout to join our perioperative team. We welcome applications from nurses with experience across one or multiple areas of the theatre environment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred nursing care throughout the perioperative journey.
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Work across Anaesthetics, PACU or Scrub/ Scout according to your skills, experience and competency.
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Assist surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary theatre team during surgical procedures.
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Monitor patients and respond appropriately to changes in their clinical condition.
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Prepare and maintain the operating theatre, equipment and supplies to ensure theatre readiness.
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Maintain safe and effective infection prevention and control practices.
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Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records.
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Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, WH&S; requirements, hospital policies and clinical procedures.
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Contribute to quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives.
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Support a positive and collaborative team environment.
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Provide support, guidance and mentoring to current and student staff,



as appropriate to experience and competency.
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ABOUT YOU:
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The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:
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Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse – Division 1 or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.
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Minimum 2 years' recent experience in an operating theatre or perioperative nursing setting.
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Demonstrated experience in Anaesthetics, PACU, or Scrub/ Scout.
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Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrated perioperative nursing skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
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A commitment to safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
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Demonstrated understanding of infection prevention and control and WH&S; requirements.
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A commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
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ABOUT US
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The Bays Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and the new Cancer Care Centre on Main Street.
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We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for almost 90 years and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare.
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We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence,



and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.
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THE BAYS ADVANTAGES
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In addition to working for a local employer who can offer secure and flexible employment, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including
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Be a part of a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment.
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Take advantage of the highest Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, reducing your taxable income up to $18,550 per year (details via Smart Salary).
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Enjoy free on-site parking.
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Access a wide range of confidential support services to assist with health, financial matters, career guidance and overall wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.
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Complimentary influenza vaccinations offered annually to ensure you're protected.
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Be rewarded $**** for recommending a friend to join our team (conditions apply).
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Stay active with Fitness Passport – a excellent program that allows you access to local gyms, recreation centres and pools at a heavily discounted rate.
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Satisfactory National Police Check
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Working with Children Check (Employee)
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Vaccination Status and compliance with the requirements as outlines in The Bays Healthcare Group's Staff Health Policy
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Full working rights in Australia
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The Bays Healthcare Group is unable to provide sponsorship and all candidates must have full working rights in Australia.
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The Bays values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities.
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We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care, and we proactively implement measures to protect them from abuse.

📌 Theatre Nurse - Scrub Scout, Anaesthetics, Pacu (Casual) (Queensland)
🏢 The Bays
📍 Queensland