CareerPlan

Scrub Scout Registered Nurse

Geelong, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12
Based in New Zealand

Core

Support surgical procedures in operating theatres by preparing instruments, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting the surgical team.

Role type

Perioperative Registered Nurse (Scrub Scout)

Builds

Surgical cases across various specialties

Domain

Healthcare / Perioperative Nursing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Aseptic technique, surgical instrument preparation, patient safety monitoring, surgical counts, clinical documentation, infection prevention, prioritization in fast-paced environments

Preferred skills

Recent scrub experience, knowledge of multiple surgical specialties, proactive approach

Technologies

Surgical instruments, monitoring equipment

Responsibilities

Prepare operating theatres and surgical instruments; maintain aseptic technique and infection control; anticipate surgical team needs; complete surgical counts; monitor patient safety; maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Seniority

Experienced IC