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Scrub Scout Nurse, Ophthalmology & Oral | Adelaide SA | Part Time

Oct 6
2 min read

Updated: Oct 16

The team at Carejobz Perioperative Specialists are recruiting for a day surgery in Adelaide. We are looking for a Registered Nurse, Scrub/Scout, to join an established perioperative team on a 0.6 FTE basis, weekdays only.



The Role

This role calls for a nurse with strong scrub/scout experience across both ophthalmology and oral/dental procedures. This combination is non-negotiable for this vacancy.


In this role, you will:

  • Scrub and scout for ophthalmology and oral/dental surgical lists

  • Prepare and maintain the sterile field, instruments and equipment for each case

  • Anticipate surgeon and procedural requirements during cases

  • Manage instrument counts, stock and equipment specific to ophthalmic and oral/dental lists

  • Work with the surgical team to support patient safety checks throughout each list


What You Will Bring

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

  • Scrub/scout experience in ophthalmology procedures

  • Scrub/scout experience in oral/dental procedures


Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.


Why You Will Want to Know More

  • 0.6 FTE, permanent, weekdays only

  • $38 to $51 per hour, depending on experience

  • No weekends

  • No night duty

  • Excellent work/life balance

  • A future 0.7 FTE Clinical Nurse (Ophthalmology & Oral) position is expected to be approved soon, for nurses looking to progress

If this sounds like the kind of theatre opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to speak with you.



Kate or Paul will be happy to talk you through the opportunity, answer your questions honestly, and help you decide whether it feels like the right next step for you.




About Carejobz

At Carejobz, Paul and Kate have been recruiting perioperative professionals across Australia and New Zealand since 2015. Over that time, they have become trusted recruitment partners to leading hospitals and day surgeries, supporting nurses and employers with warmth, discretion and genuine sector knowledge.

Read what jobseekers and employers say about working with Carejobz at seek.com.au/recruiters/agencies/carejobz-pty-ltd

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