At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.
- Company: Join the Mater, a leading private hospital with a rich legacy.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging perks, and work-life balance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while enjoying a supportive team culture.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and experience in cardiac, vascular, or neurosurgical nursing.
The predicted salary is between 41.58 - 58.4 $ per hour.
- Role Title: Cardiac/ Vascular /Orthopaedic/Neuro Scrub Scout Registered Nurse
- Role Type: Permanent full time
- Shift details: No routine weekend or night shifts, on call opportunities depending on specialties
- Location: Nolan Theatres, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
- Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour +super
- Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’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 Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia (established by the Sisters of Charity), the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat.
We are a genuinely inclusive community celebrating all faiths and backgrounds, united in providing kind, exceptional care to everyone.
Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 rail corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.
We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep.
Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.
About The Role
- Provide exceptional patient‑centred care to patients undergoing complex surgical procedures.
- Work effectively as a Scrub or Scout RN within a multidisciplinary operating theatre team.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, VMOs, allied health professionals and nursing colleagues.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, visitors, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Ensure patient and staff confidentiality is always maintained.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, respect and continuous improvement
- Maintain compliance with relevant Department of Health requirements, Work Health and Safety standards and infection prevention and control practices.
- This position offers an attractive work‑life balance with One RDO per month, published 14 days in advance
- Some on‑call commitments for your specialty will be required, including occasional nights and weekends. Voluntary additional on‑call opportunities may also be available.
About You
- Valid AHPRA registration.
- Bachelor's in nursing.
- Current or recent Cardiac, Vascular, Orthopaedic and /or Neurosurgical scrub/scout experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient centered care.
- What We Can Offer You
- 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: 82% 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
- Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
- Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
- Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting‑edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
- Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse‑to‑patient ratios
- Growth: Access world‑class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
- 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.
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Full Time Cardiac/ Vascular Scrub/Scout RN in Sydney employer: St Vincent's Health Australia
St Vincent's Health Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead legal strategy in a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to delivering life-changing healthcare. With a strong commitment to values such as Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne, the role provides access to significant national projects while making a meaningful impact on communities across Australia.
Contact Details:
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