Clinical Nurse - Orthopaedic Scrub/Scout

Clinical Nurse | Orthopaedics Scrub/Scout 

Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity 

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

An exciting full-time opportunity is now available for a scrub/scout nurse to lead our Operating Theatres.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will be required to act as a team leader, professional resource, passionate mentor, and a positive role model to junior team members. You will maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and manage rapidly changing situations with proficiency and care.
This leadership role will see the successful candidate be fully supported to enhance their skills and grow a career into a management position.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supervise patient care, direct workloads, and resource allocation within the department
• Serve as a resource person, providing support and ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based care is provided, with an emphasis on National standards
• Oversee the mentorship and preceptorship of graduate and transitioning Registered Nurses and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses within the department, facilitating learning opportunities and providing timely feedback on nursing performance

Why You'll Love Working With Us 

• Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture – You’ll be part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise, listens to your ideas, and celebrates your wins
• Breathtaking Location – Imagine finishing your shift and being minutes away from pristine beaches, lush hinterland trails, and vibrant coastal cafés!
• Positive Workplace Culture – Be part of a hospital that values diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of its staff as much as its patients

About You
You will bring extensive knowledge and clinical scrub/scout skills.

You will also demonstrate:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 4 years' scrub/scout experience
• Demonstrated Orthopaedics Scrub/Scout experience
• 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

Employee Benefits
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.

Remuneration: On offer for this role is a base hourly rate of $56.36 - $60.59 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*QLD RN/Midwife Level 2.1 - Level 2.4*)

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

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

Applications close: 29th October 2026

Reference number: JR116591

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.