An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Scrub Practitioner / Registered Nurse to join the foundation team of a new specialist eye hospital in Melbourne.This role will suit an accomplished theatre nurse who enjoys remaining clinically hands-on, while also contributing to leadership, mentoring, quality improvement and the development of theatre practice.
The position is expected to be offered on a part-time basis, making it an attractive opportunity for a senior nurse seeking meaningful clinical responsibility with greater flexibility.Working closely with the senior clinical leadership team, you will provide high-level clinical and technical support within the operating theatre and contribute to exceptional patient care across the ophthalmic surgical journey.
You will:
Act as an experienced scrub practitioner within theatre
Anticipate surgical requirements and ensure appropriate instruments and equipment are available
Support surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team
Maintain high standards of aseptic technique, infection prevention and sterilisation
Support efficient theatre flow and patient safety
Monitor and maintain high standards of clinical care
Lead theatre audits and contribute to quality improvement activities
Support the investigation of theatre-related incidents
Mentor and develop scrub nurses and new team members
Provide coaching and support competency development within the team
The role has a strong leadership component, including responsibility for mentoring scrub nurses,



supporting new staff and contributing to training and competency assessment.You will also play an active role in maintaining theatre standards, leading audits and helping implement best practice across the service.
To be considered, you will bring:
Bachelor of Nursing
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrated perioperative nursing experience
Strong experience in Scrub/Scout nursing
Experience across Anaesthetics and/or Recovery will be highly regarded
Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention
Demonstrated leadership capability
Ability to coach, mentor and support less experienced nurses
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Sound clinical judgement and problem-solving ability
A calm, professional and collaborative approach
The position requires current AHPRA registration and demonstrated perioperative experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub/Scout and/or Recovery.
Why consider this opportunity?
Join a brand-new specialist hospital
Chance to help shape theatre culture and clinical standards from the outset
Remain clinically hands-on while stepping into a senior role
Mentor and develop other nurses
Build specialist ophthalmic surgical expertise
Part-time flexibility
Be part of a new service with a strong focus on quality patient care
If you are an experienced theatre nurse looking for a role where your clinical expertise and leadership will genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Scrub Practitioner (Registered Nurse) (Melbourne)
🏢 Healthcare Professionals Group
📍 Melbourne