Registered Nurse (Scrub/Scout) - Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Emergency Theatre
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317 - $104,336 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ622715
An exciting opportunity for an experienced scrub/scout Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Operating Theatre team at the prestigious Royal Prince Alfred Hospital!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred, evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
This position works a rotating roster with evenings, weekends, night shifts and on-call commitments in Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Emergency Theatre. Experience in any of the above-mentioned specialties and willingness to learn the others will be highly regarded.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
- Experience in any of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Emergency Theatre.
- Current Australian working rights.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For further information, please contact Sunimol Grover via email at Sunimol.Grover@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 12 February 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
