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Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Scrub/Scout

Ramsay Health Care

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Description (EN)

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. 

Nowra Private Hospital has been providing quality health care services to the Shoalhaven region and south coast of New South Wales since being commissioned in 1980. Our 62-bed facility provides acute surgical and medical services, rehabilitation, and day surgery services. We are located 130km south of Sydney and 10km from the beaches for which the south coast is renowned.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Perioperative team in a dedicated Scrub/Scout role. This is a 12-month, fixed-term, part-time opportunity to support Long Service Leave coverage, with the potential for ongoing employment beyond the initial contract period.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in our Orthopaedic Perioperative team, you will play a key role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical journey. Working in a dedicated Scrub/Scout capacity, you will assist with orthopaedic procedures, maintain a safe and sterile operating environment, anticipate the needs of the surgical team and ensure the availability of appropriate instruments and equipment.

You will perform duties with the support and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse and Shift Leaders to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered within the ward.  You will be responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care delivery needs of each individual patient.

About You

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

  • Minimum of 12 months' perioperative experience as a scrub/scout nurse
  • Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
  • Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
  • Highly organised with a proven ability to manage emergency situations
  • Demonstrates strong adaptability in dynamic situations
  • Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

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. 

  • 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 Nowra Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online. 

Applications close: 20th November 2026

Reference number: JR117115

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.

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