About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse (CN) to join our Perioperative team in a dedicated Orthopaedic Scrub/Scout leadership role at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior perioperative nurse with strong orthopaedic expertise who is ready to step into a clinical leadership position within a dynamic and growing theatre environment.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes and maintains clinical standards in the perioperative department to ensure the delivery of quality patient care
- Responsible for the coordination of quality nursing care in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, as well as in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Participates as a supportive team member in clinical decision-making
- Provides clinical leadership as a role model for practice
- Be committed to maintaining a positive culture within the department.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset in the perioperative setting with experience working as an orthopaedic Scrub /Scout nurse.
You will also bring:
- Minimum of 3 years of recent perioperative experience as a scrub/scout nurse, predominantly in orthopaedic surgery.
- Demonstrated experience scrubbing for a variety of arthroplasty systems, including robotic assisted arthroplasty.
- Proven experience in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
- Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Highly organised with a proven ability to manage emergency situations
- Demonstrates strong adaptability in dynamic situations
- Exhibits effective decision making in real time
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Remuneration
$54.72 – $58.82 per hour + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances as per QLD RN/ Midwife Level 1 gr2 - gr8.
Why Choose Ramsay Health?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
The Hospital
The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital is in a prime location with the closest beach only a 6-minute drive away and public transport available within a 2-min walk. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
Requirements
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Chandelle Roberts via email RobertsChandelle@ramsayhealth.com.au
Applications Close: 17th March 2026
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