Scrub Scout - Operating Theatres - Noarlunga Hospital

Scrub Scout - Operating Theatres - Noarlunga Hospital

Scrub Scout temporary contract at Noarlunga Hospital Part-time with SALHN, requiring orthopaedic experience, running through January 2028.

About the role: 

Employees classified at this level provide nursing and/or midwifery services in health service settings. Employees working within this level develop from novice practitioners to a proficient level of professional practice. They consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. An employee at this level accepts accountability for his or her own standards of nursing/midwifery care and for activities delegated to others.

Duties for the role will include:

• Assess individual patient/client needs, plan theatre lists, implement and/or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options including other disciplines or agencies.
• Provide direct person-centred nursing care and/or individual case management to patients/clients on a shift-by-shift basis in an operating theatre setting as a scrub scout nurse.
• Plan and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies in providing individual health care needs
• Support nursing practice and learning experiences for students undertaking clinical placements, orientation for new staff and preceptorship of graduates.
• Participate in clinical auditing, clinical trials and/or evaluative research.

About you:

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision.
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting.
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated clinical experience in the scrub scout role.
• Desired scrub scout experience in orthopaedics and arthroplasty.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Haylee Logan

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 31st of August 2026

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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Clickto find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 948115