Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Scrub/Scout

Perioperative Services

About Us

We are a growing musculoskeletal hospital specialising in spinal and orthopaedic surgery, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence‑based perioperative care. Our focus on best practice, advanced surgical techniques, and high‑performing teams delivers strong outcomes for our patients.

Our operating theatre service is supported by skilled surgeons, experienced scrub–scout and anaesthetic nurses, and dedicated support teams who work collaboratively to provide safe, efficient, and patient‑centred care. As a small, personalised hospital, we value strong clinical leadership and recognise the critical role of NUMs in setting standards, supporting staff, and driving quality outcomes.

As our services continue to expand, we are seeking a Clinical NUM – Scrub/Scout to provide visible clinical leadership and governance oversight within perioperative services.

About the Role

The Clinical NUM – Scrub/Scout is responsible for the clinical leadership, governance, and operational management of the scrub‑scout service within the operating theatres. This role maintains a strong clinical presence, supports staff capability, and ensures safe, efficient theatre function across orthopaedic and spinal procedures.

The Clinical NUM will work in close partnership with the DON, GM and senior leadership team to ensure standards of care, workforce management, and clinical governance requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Governance

• Provide visible clinical leadership within the operating theatres, modelling best‑practice scrub–scout nursing care

• Ensure compliance with perioperative standards, infection prevention and control, and aseptic technique

• Lead clinical governance within the scrub–scout portfolio,

• Support accreditation, audit readiness, and continuous quality improvement within perioperative services

Workforce and Team Management

• Lead, support, and engage scrub–scout nursing staff to promote a positive, consistent, and professional team culture

• Lead rostering and skill mix to meet clinical demand and theatre efficiency

Operational and Service Management

• Oversee the day‑to‑day coordination of scrub–scout services to support efficient theatre flow

• Ensure appropriate preparation of theatres, equipment, and instrumentation for scheduled procedures

• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetics, and other perioperative leaders to optimise patient outcomes and service delivery

Selection Criteria

To ensure your success, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Experience in working in Private Hospitals

• Seeking a NUM with demonstrated experience in theatre (Scrub/Scout), including orthopaedics, and prior NUM or leadership experience