Registered Nurse - Perioperative Scrub Scout

Job Description:
Role title: Registered Nurse
Role type: Full Time - Perm Part Time available
Department and location: St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith
Salary: From $39.23- $55.09 per hour + super depending on experience
Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Griffith, the Riverina community’s premier private hospital
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a modern, purpose-built facility, we feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced high-acuity private rooms, and a dedicated regional palliative care unit. We are proud to drive clinical excellence in the region, partnering with the onsite Baiada Murrumbidgee Teaching Centre to offer top-tier simulation training and continuous professional growth.
Centrally located in the heart of the Riverina, our modern hospital offers a seamless daily commute for locals and those travelling from surrounding regional hubs. With easy access and hassle-free onsite parking, you can enjoy a vibrant career in a thriving community hospital without the big-city hustle.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
About your role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse to join an established but growing perioperative department at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith (SVPCHG). Specialties include orthopaedics, general, urology, plastics, gynae, ophthalmology and endoscopy. The right candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering the perioperative nursing care to patients and will assist throughout the patient journey.
About the role
Nurse with AHPRA registration DIV 1.
Experience working as Scrub Nurse minimum 2 years - this role is not suitable to new grads.
Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice.
Excellent computer literacy and experience with electronic patient record system would be an advantage.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment.
Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.
Employment options: Permanent full-time, permanent part-time positions are available. Please state your preference.
About you
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years’ acute care nursing experience
Flexible and willing to work a range of shift patterns, including days and nights
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
Passionate about delivering quality, patient-centred care and making a genuine difference to patients’ lives
Current or recent Cardiology or Cardiothoracic experience
What we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith
Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
World-Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas
Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic
Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility
Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.