- Permanent role in a specialised orthopaedic theatre team
- Work across elective and complex orthopaedic surgical procedures
- Deliver high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced operating theatre enviro
About the role
Limelight People are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join a dynamic operating theatre team in Sydney, specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
In this role, you will work as a Scrub / Scout Nurse supporting a wide range of orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements, trauma cases, and spinal surgery. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical outcomes. This position requires strong perioperative experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure theatre environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide scrub and/or scout nursing support for orthopaedic surgical procedures
- Assist with preparation of operating theatres, instruments, and sterile equipment
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection control standards
- Anticipate surgical team needs during orthopaedic procedures
- Support procedures including joint replacements, trauma, and spinal surgery
- Monitor patient safety throughout the perioperative journey
- Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary theatre staff
- Ensure accurate intraoperative documentation and tracking of instruments and implants
- Assist with patient positioning and safe transfer before and after surgery
- Support theatre coordination and workflow efficiency
- Mentor junior staff and students where required
- Contribute to ongoing training, education, and quality improvement initiatives
Benefits & Perks
- Permanent position within a specialised orthopaedic theatre team
- Exposure to a wide range of complex orthopaedic procedures
- Supportive and highly skilled perioperative environment
- Ongoing professional development and theatre training opportunities
- Strong career progression within surgical nursing specialisation
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Experience in perioperative, scrub/scout, or theatre nursing
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation
- Experience or interest in orthopaedic surgery highly regarded
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure surgical environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail and patient safety focus
Additional Requirements
- Compliance with staff health screening and immunisation policies (including required vaccinations)
- Commitment to workplace safety, professional conduct, and organisational policies
Desirable
- Experience in orthopaedic theatre (joint replacement, trauma, spine)
- Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing
- Experience mentoring junior theatre staff or students
- Involvement in quality improvement or clinical education initiatives
Apply Now
This permanent opportunity offers the chance to work in a highly specialised orthopaedic theatre environment, supporting patients through complex surgical procedures and recovery pathways.
Submit your application directly to Beca, Permanent Recruitment Specialist at Limelight People: bh@limelightpeople.com.au
