Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- Plus, so many more.
About the role:
Our 12-month Perioperative New Graduate Nurse Program offers a warm and supportive environment to help you transition from student to confident, capable Theatre Registered Nurse — with a dedicated focus on Scrub/Scout nursing.
As a Scrub/Scout nurse, you’ll play a vital role in the operating theatre, learning how to scrub, gown, and glove for surgical procedures, while assisting in the preparation and coordination of care as a key member of the surgical team. You’ll develop the technical skills, clinical knowledge, and teamwork essential for supporting surgeons and maintaining patient safety throughout every procedure.
You’ll be guided by experienced, approachable mentors who are committed to helping you succeed. Throughout the program, you’ll be supported to grow, learn, and thrive in an environment that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Start your journey in Scrub/Scout nursing with us — where your learning is nurtured, your contributions are valued, and your career in the operating theatre begins.
To be successful:
- You'll be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nurses and Midwives Registration Board (AHPRA), including meeting English language requirements.
- You'll hold Australian Citizenship or a visa allowing full-time employment in Australia, without regional restrictions.
- You'll be able to commit to a minimum of 32 hours per week on a rotating roster.
- You'll demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in verbal and written communication.
- You'll have up-to-date clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- You'll have graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing within 12 months of the program start date.
- You'll be capable of collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team and understand professional, ethical, and legal standards in healthcare.
About Us
Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
Application close: Sunday 29th June 2025. No applications will be accepted after this date.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ashleigh Horne on careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.
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