Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Surgical Services, North Adelaide
Salary -
Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 1 - $77,824 to $106,187 per annum +
12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Multiple positions available - ongoing and temporary - variable FTE
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people.
We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence - with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN can offer you
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia)
Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites)
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
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The opportunity
As a Scrub/Scout Nurse, you'll be at the heart of the operating theatre, supporting surgical teams to deliver safe, high-quality care to women, babies, children and young people.
You'll join a collaborative Perioperative team within South Australia's leading specialist hospital for paediatric and women's health,



working across diverse and rewarding surgical specialties while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.
Key duties of the role
Provide secure, high-quality perioperative nursing care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and their families throughout the surgical journey
Function effectively as a Scrub/Scout Nurse within a multidisciplinary surgical team, supporting a range of paediatric, neonatal, gynaecological and specialist procedures
Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care
Support and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence through continuous learning, professional development and quality improvement activities
Mentor and support students, graduates and colleagues, contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
Skills and experience
Registered Nurse with current NMBA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration and a practising certificate
Demonstrated nursing experience in a perioperative or acute healthcare setting; perioperative and/or paediatric experience is required with a minimum of two years Scrub Scout experience
Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to prioritise workload and respond with flexibility,



initiative and sound clinical judgement in a dynamic environment
Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to continuous quality improvement activities
Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing and proficiency in using clinical information systems are desirable
Enquiries can be directed to
Julie Hocking, Nurse Manager -
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To learn more about this role - including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements - please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
RN01_Periop Services Scrub Scout_Role Description_FINAL_17Sep26.pdf
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.
Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the
Australian Applicant Guide
or if you are an international applicant, check out the
International Application Guide
.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 15 October **** at 11:55 pm ACDST.

📌 Registered Nurse - Perioperative Scrub/Scout (South Australia)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 South Australia