Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout

Are you an experienced Theatre Scrub Scout looking to excel your career?

Brisbane Private Hospital are seeking experienced Theatre Registered Nurse Scrub Scouts to join our team on a full time, part time or casual basis. In addition to these opportunities, we also have Twilight evening shifts available for those wanting to just work evenings from 5pm-9pm.

We are recognised as a centre of excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery, with over 30 dedicated Orthopaedic Surgeons who utilise the latest in orthopaedic technology such as the ROSA and CORI robots.

About us:

Set at the top of Wickham Terrace, Brisbane's busiest medical precinct, above the Roma Street Parklands in the heart of the CBD, Brisbane Private Hospital is an acute and rehabilitation hospital with 181 beds, 17 operating theatres and dedicated surgical, ICU and rehabilitation wards. Brisbane Private Hospital specialises in Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal, ENT, Pain and Rehabilitation with additional specialties including Plastics, Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Brisbane Private Hospital also delivers a leading private drug and alcohol program, Damascus Health Services, from its dedicated drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit.

About the role:

This opportunity will see you join our theatre team and provide exceptional care throughout our patient's procedures. Your duties may include:

• Aiming to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care by following evidence based practice.
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients within the theatre complex.
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated to daily activities
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional development.
• Providing education and training assistance to other staff when applicable.

Essential criteria:

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
• A minimum of two years' experience as a Perioperative Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse
• Registered with no restrictions with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - AHPRA
• Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards
• Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing highly desirable or working towards
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously

Remuneration: If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope-Queensland-Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 (salaries range between $44.03/hr - $56.20/hr for Registered Nurses)

About Us

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits of working at Healthscope:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Flexible roster
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Gym Passport
• EAP services
• Discounted parking and meals

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form and upload a CV and Cover Letter outlining your interest for either the full time or part time role. For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au

Applications Close: 1st October, 2026

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Healthscope has been made aware of recruitment scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Healthscope. Please note that Healthscope will never request payment from candidates.Any request for payment is fraudulent.Visit for more information on recruitment scams.