Enrolled & Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout, Admissions & Discharge Nurses - Short Stay Unit

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

St John Of God Subiaco Hospital is a 578-bed world-class private hospital offering the comprehensive medical and surgical care within a warm, welcoming and professional environment. Founded in 1898, Subiaco Hospital is the oldest surviving St John of God Health Care hospital in Australia, and the first permanent facility established by the Congregation of the Sisters of St John of God.

About the role

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is seeking experienced, dynamic, and flexible Casual Enrolled & Registered Nurses to join our vibrant Short Stay Unit (SSU).   Join our fast-paced and supportive Short Stay Unit, where you'll make a real impact on patients' lives. We're a small, close-knit team that values collaboration and a positive work environment.

Our Short Stay Unit is a purpose built, state of the art day surgery facility featuring 3 operating theatres and 23 beds.  We provide services to a variety of day surgical specialties, including a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit provides a high standard of patient care and recovery for post-surgery/procedures.  Our unit specialises in a high turnover of cases, including pain management, urology, and plastics.

Those with recent clinical experience in an acute surgical or perioperative setting with relevant specialty experience required for Scrub/Scout roles are encouraged to apply.   If you are looking for a supportive team environment with a great work-life balance—offering Monday to Friday hours with NO on-call—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Applications will be considered for future positions across all St John of God Hospitals.

1. Perioperative Scrub/Scout Nurses

Specialties: Gynaecology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Dental, and Pain Management.

Allowance: A lead allowance is applicable for shifts worked within the Pain specialty.

• Deliver high-standard intraoperative clinical care, assist surgeons as a scrub or scout nurse, maintain strict sterile techniques, and ensure patient safety throughout surgical procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal outcomes for patients.

• Be a patient advocate, ensuring that their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.

• Promote a welcoming, compassionate environment for patients and their families.

• Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.

• Assist in managing patient flow and provide pre and post-operative care.

2. Admissions & Discharge Nurses

• Coordinate smooth and efficient patient journeys into and out of the Short Stay Unit. Conduct thorough pre-admission assessments, deliver comprehensive discharge education, and provide compassionate perioperative care.

Your skills and experience  

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care. With a proactive and compassionate approach, you will be committed to achieving positive outcomes for patients while working collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.

The successful applicant will hold current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and have experience in the areas of scrub/scout, admission/discharge and an anaesthetic nurse.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Enrolled Nurse Salary: $72,637 to $94,929 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

• Enrolled Nurse Casual Rate: $45.80 to $59.85 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Registered Nurse Salary: $82,945 to $106,630 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation

• Registered Nurse Casual Rate: $52.30to $67.24 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent full-time, part-time or casual positions available

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Travel Green allowance.  If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.  Please include your areas of expertise and availability in your cover letter.

For enquiries contact Rainee Restrapo, Nursing Unit Manager on 0435 642 161 

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date. Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.