Job Description
Posting Start Date:  07/04/2026
Req ID:  5255
Job Title:  Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout
Employment Status:  Permanent Full Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 

 

  • Permanent part time and full time EFT available
  • Located in: Frankston
  • Classification: (Grade 2 Year 1-8*) plus super

 

 

The Team & Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation. The RN works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes or a dignified death.

Our Team in the Operating Suite works with passion to deliver world class healthcare for the local community.  Our nursing teams work in streams including Day of Admission (DOSA), Anaesthetics, PACU, Endoscopy and Scrub Scout.

Our Operating Rooms provide a service for a variety of craft groups. Specialities across our sites include: ENT, thoracic, vascular, plastic, facio maxillary, orthopaedic, urology, general surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics and gynaecology and emergency surgery. There is an element of paediatric surgery in ENT, plastic, orthopaedic and general surgery.

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Skills & Experience Required

  • Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
  • Completion of a graduate year program.
  • Recent significant clinical experience in Perioperative Nursing (Endoscopy, Anaesthetics, PACU, Scrub Scout)
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Able to use basic computer software applications.

 

Benefits

  • Step into state-of-the-art facilities
  • Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
  • Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
  • Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
  • Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
  • Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
  • Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
  • Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Desirable           

  • Post Graduate studies in Perioperative Nursing


Next Steps

 

For role specific information please contact Christine Morrison, Surgical Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Suite, ChristineMorrison@phcn.vic.gov.au.

 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator: MeganGissing@phcn.vic.gov.au.

 

The role ceases advertising on 21 April 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
Additional Information

 

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.   

 

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

 

*Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

 

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

 

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