Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout

Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. 

Westmead Private Hospital opened in October 2000 and is owned and operated by global hospital group, Ramsay Health Care.  We cater for a broad range of health care needs from day surgery procedures through to highly complex surgery. The 212 bed private hospital is co-located with Westmead Hospital and Westmead Children’s Hospital and is a teaching hospital of the Western Clinical School of the University of Sydney

Westmead Private Hospital is now hiring!

An exciting opportunity exists for highly motivated and experienced Scrub Nurse to join our dynamic team at Westmead Private Hospital. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an essential role in supporting perioperative workflow.  You will be supported by experienced clinical educators and have ongoing professional development opportunities, all while contributing to a hospital known for its excellence in patient outcomes and supportive team culture.

As a Scrub Nurse you will perform duties supported by a dedicated educator ensuring direct access to education and professional development to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered within the Perioperative Department. Delivering precise, high-quality perioperative care by expertly transitioning between the scrub and scout roles to maintain sterile field integrity and anticipate surgical team needs. You will actively ensure patient safety, meticulous instrument accountability, and seamless theatre workflows across a diverse range of surgical procedures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting perioperative workflow and maintaining timely theatre schedules
• Communicating effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing teams
• Demonstrating sound clinical judgment and adaptability in a busy environment
• Promoting a culture of safety, empathy, and respect across all interactions

About You

You will be a trained nurse with exceptional customer service, confident communication, and strong interpersonal skills. You will also demonstrate:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 4 years post graduate experience in the acute surgical care
• Relevant post graduate qualifications will be highly regarded
• A passion for mentoring junior team members and positively influencing their performance
• Clinical leadership experience is desirable but not essential.

Overall, you are willing to take on the challenge of this role, to learn, extend and grow your career in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $40.24 - $56.52 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW RN/Midwife gr1-gr8)

What’s in it for You: 

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy 

• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more 

• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts 

• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 

• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services. 

Why Join Ramsay: 

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are: 

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff 

• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally 

• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide. 

Additional Information

• 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.

Apply:  

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Westmead Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online. 

Applications close: 22nd October 2026

Reference number: JR116475

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.