About the role

As a Senior Enrolled Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting surgical procedures and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care. You will work alongside a highly experienced team of ophthalmic surgeons and theatre staff in a professional, supportive environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Key responsibilities
Providing competent scrub and/or scout nursing support during surgical procedures.
Preparing operating theatres, surgical instruments and equipment.
Maintaining strict infection prevention and control standards.
Supporting surgeons and the theatre team throughout surgical procedures.
Ensuring patient safety, comfort and dignity at all times.
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and following hospital policies and procedures.
Contributing to productive theatre operations and positive patient outcomes.
Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to maintain a qualified and supportive workplace.

About you
Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (EN).
A minimum of 8 years of nursing experience.




At least 3 years of operating theatre experience.
Previous scrub and/or scout nursing experience.
Confidence working in a busy hospital operating theatre.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
A qualified, reliable and proactive work ethic.
A commitment to patient safety and quality care.

About us

Newcastle Eye Hospital Pty Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Enrolled Nurse to join our dedicated theatre team. We are a professional, supportive workplace focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Benefits
A supportive and experienced theatre team.
Full-time employment, Monday to Friday.
Ongoing career development opportunities.
Training in specialised ophthalmic procedures and instrumentation.
A positive and collaborative workplace culture.
The opportunity to work alongside experienced ophthalmic surgeons.
The opportunity to develop specialised skills in ophthalmic nursing.

📌 Senior Enrolled Nurse Waratah
🏢 Newcastle Eye Hospital
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