Registered Nurse Operating Theatres

Make Your Next Move in Perioperative Nursing

Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a.+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Part time and Full-time positions available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week

location: John Hunter Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ686789

Application close date: Sunday 6th September 2026

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take your perioperative career to the next level?

Join our skilled and supportive scrub/circulating team and be part of a service where every patient, every time is at the heart of what we do.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About The Role

As a Registered Nurse in our perioperative team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care. You will:

Provide high-quality nursing care within the perioperative environment.Work as part of the scrub and circulating team across a diverse range of surgical specialties.Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.Contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive team culture.Build your clinical skills and knowledge through ongoing education, mentoring and hands-on experience.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

Post-graduate clinical experience in operating theatre or procedural unit nursing within an acute hospital setting.Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrated perioperative nursing skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A commitment to providing patient-centred care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Support and Professional Development

We are committed to supporting your professional growth through dedicated Perioperative Education, experienced mentors, Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will receive a skills assessment and appropriate supernumerary orientation to support a smooth transition into the service.

A Dynamic Perioperative Environment

Our perioperative service offers a varied roster, including 6, 8 and 10-hour shifts, afternoon shifts and 10-hour night shifts. With a busy trauma service and diverse surgical specialties, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your experience, develop your skills and grow your nursing career within a supportive team.

As an NSW Health Registered Nurse, you may also be eligible for study leave to support tertiary studies, education days and conferences, helping you continue to develop your skills and advance your career.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Need more information?

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Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Graham Cutler on Graham.Cutler@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Part time arrangements will be consideredTo be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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