Registered Nurse - Oral Surgery - Operating Theatre
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 24 hours per week and Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ699915
SCRUB / SCOUT AND/OR ANAESTHETIC/ PACU REGISTERED NURSES WANTED
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and confident Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic/Recovery experience to join our team at Sydney Dental Hospital.
As a Peri Operative Registered Nurse, you will work in a Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic/Recovery role, providing safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical journey. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, anaesthetic staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure procedures are delivered safely and efficiently. This is an environment where your perioperative knowledge, clinical judgement and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team will be highly valued. You’ll play an important role in maintaining patient safety, supporting effective theatre workflows and ensuring every patient receives compassionate, person-centred care throughout their perioperative experience.
For more information, view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Demonstrated current Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic/Recovery, minimum of 3 years’ experience in a perioperative setting.
Sound knowledge of perioperative nursing practice, infection prevention and patient safety.
Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team.
A compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
A commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and maintaining clinical competencies.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia
Benefits and Perks
- Additional Public Holiday during Christmas!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, 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 (PD2026_004).
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 enquiries, please contact Lynn Foster on (02) 9293 3329 or via email at Lynn.Foster@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 1 November 2026
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