We are revolutionising healthcare with a holistic approach.
Aegis Health has a guiding philosophy and deep commitment to quality healthcare based on compassion and respect.
A professional environment is offered, with opportunities for education and training.
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse – Scrub/Scout provides advanced perioperative nursing care while also coordinating theatre shifts and leading a designated surgical specialty (e.g., Orthopaedics, Urology, Pain Management).
This role combines direct clinical expertise with operational leadership to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient surgical lists.
The Clinical Nurse promotes excellence in patient care, mentors team members, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Flexibility is key to this position, with the expectation of stepping into various specialties and leadership functions according to service needs.
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
* Significant scrub/scout experience across multiple specialties.
* Proven leadership skills, including previous experience as a team leader, in-charge, or shift coordinator.
* Advanced knowledge of surgical workflows, perioperative risk management, and specialty-specific practices.
* High-level critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to work flexibly across specialties and support multiple theatre teams.
* Proven ability to respond to emergencies and critical incidents effectively.
* Exhibit a strong work ethic by consistently displaying punctuality, integrity, respect for others, and a dedication to professional standards.
You will be required to have:
* Tertiary qualification in nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
* Verification of eligibility to work in Australia.
* Identification check validation.
* Working with Children (WWC) check.
* Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing is required.
* Prior experience in a leadership role, such as a supervisory or shift coordination position, will be considered highly advantageous.