Ophthalmology Scrub Nurse

The Geelong Clinic; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Registered Nurse Scrub Scout to deliver high-quality patient care in the Scrub/Scout Unit. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff and ensuring patient safety. This role also offers opportunities for professional development, flexible rostering, and a positive work-life balance. Interested applicants should apply online and include a cover letter and CV.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Flexible rostering

Free parking

Qualifications

• Current Registration with ACLUD.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards).
• Working with Children check.
• Commitment to Quality Patient Care.
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Works well independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence based nursing care.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.
• Supervise nursing team members.
• Deliver education and support to patients.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Sound clinical decision making

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Current Registration with ACLUD

Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE SCRUB SCOUT – OPHTHALMOLOGY

Are you a Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient care? Hunter Valley Private Hospital is looking to employ a Registered Nurse for their Scrub/Scout Unit. Suitable applicants with the right clinical background are encouraged to apply.

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• Ensure patient and staff safety
• Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to deliver patient care
• Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. We are an independent 83 bed facility with a 5 theatre Operating Suite providing medical (geriatric and palliation), rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and surgical services. HVPH is committed to providing a workplace culture that respects, supports and rewards staff members. otp>

Employment at Hunter Valley Private allows you to embrace a quality l(bucket) lifestyle. As the longest established private hospital in the region, HVPH enjoys seeing exceptionally high patient satisfaction scores and prides itself on being a referrer of choice due to the exceptional care patients receive.

Enjoy an easy journey to work with free parking in a relatively quiet location.

Hunter Valley Private cultivates an inclusive team culture, prioritising both patient and staff safety in the provision of excellent care, having received perfect ratings in its last 2 ACHS accreditation surveys.

We provide flexibility in rostering and strive to help staff maintain a positive work life balance. Workplace safety is extremely important at HVPH, with all staff engaged स्तंग in safetyald, wellness programs across tgt, including Fitness Passport.

Hunter Valley Private offers great opportunities for ongoing professional development, including an educational relationship with University of Tasmania, leadership courses and clinical based study days.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Current Registration with ACLUD.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)
• Working with Children check
• Commitment to Quality Patient Care
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Works well independently and within a team
• Basic computer skills
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Applications close: 11th February 2026

For further enquiries: Renae Pridue - Perioperative Services Manager 02 4944 3746

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of two professional referees.