Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Main Theatre, Scrub/Scout Nursing 2027

Company : Have Your Say

Job Type : Full Time

Australia

Job Description - Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Main Theatre, Scrub/Scout Nursing 2027

Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9599

Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Scrub Scout Nursing for 2027

Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in your chosen area of nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team

Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities

Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes

About the role

Join our Main Theatre team as a Registered Nurse (Grade 2), working in a Scrub/Scout capacity to provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the surgical journey. You’ll work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetic staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, using your clinical skills and evidence-based practice to support positive patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality and patient-centred nursing care in the Scrub/Scout role.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective surgical procedures.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using an evidence-based approach.

Maintain effective communication with patients, colleagues and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Contribute to quality improvement, audits, safety initiatives and service development within the theatre environment.

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and comply with relevant clinical and safety standards.

What we’re looking for

Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience

Previous operating theatre experience

Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

What the Program Offers

12 months: 60-66 hrs per fortnight, temporary part time commencing February 2027

In affiliation with Deakin University

Eligible nurses and midwives are entitled to examination leave and study leave under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement.

Rotations through operating services, including main theatre and day surgery

Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Perioperative education team throughout the program

Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University

About the service

Operating Services at University Geelong Main theatre offers a round-the-clock service with ten operating theatres. Beyond elective surgeries, the department handles semi-urgent and emergency procedures. Specialities encompass Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery.

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Extensive professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 4215 5822

Application closing date: 9 October 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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