Registered Nurse - Scrub & Scout

Exciting full-time or part-time opportunities are now available at Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne. Join a dynamic perioperative environment featuring 12 theatres which are all co‑located with a Day of Surgery Admissions Centre and a Short Stay Unit, with the added support of a 24‑hour ICU. You’ll work across a wide variety of surgical specialties including adults; paediatrics; general surgical; gynaecology; urology; ENT; maxillofacial; orthopaedics; endoscopy; plastics and maternity services and be guided by an experienced and supportive leadership team. Your ongoing professional development will be a priority, with coaching and education tailored to your personal career journey. You will make an impact by: Delivering high-quality nursing care to patients throughout their time in the theatre Assessing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating the care needs of patients Monitoring patients' conditions during procedures and reporting any changes For you to be successful in this role: As a Scrub & Scout Registered Nurse, you’re seeking the chance to work alongside a team of truly patient‑centred professionals. You’re an effective communicator, adaptable in your approach, and naturally able to demonstrate compassion and empathy with every patient interaction. With a solutions‑focused mindset and a commitment to placing patients at the centre of all your decisions, you thrive in a collaborative environment surrounded by equally dedicated theatre nurses. You will have: A minimum of four years of relevant experience as a Scrub Scout is required Current unrestricted AHPRA nursing registration Experience within an acute tertiary environment Broad exposure across a range of surgical specialties is essential Ability to work a Monday – Friday rotating roster (mix of AM and PM shifts) Position Description Inherent Requirements We will review applications as we receive them. About Epworth Freemasons Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care. Why Join Epworth? At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to: Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect. The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $85,732- $107,669 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time). Enquire/ Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact or phone (03) 9426 0606 . It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people. We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.