Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Hunter New England Local Health DistrictScone, New South Wales, Australia

13 hours ago

Job description

Position

Employer : Hunter New England Local Health District

Location : Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone

Employment Type : Temporary full-time until January 2026

Remuneration : $36.38 - $51.08 per hour plus super and salary packaging

Closing Date : 6th November 2025

What You'll Be Doing

Scott Memorial Hospital has one Operating Theatre, one anaesthetic bay, two bed PACU bay & four recliner chairs in the Day Stay Unit. The successful candidate will work various rostered morning shifts within the week with a skilled & tightknit team to cover 12 theatre lists / month. The candidate will be working within instrument, circulating, anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic nursing roles for endoscopy, general surgery, minor orthopaedic surgery and gynaecology surgery. The unit also services an infusion unit once a month and a pre-operative / post-operative surgical wound clinic & pre-anaesthetic clinic once per month. Due to the unpredictable rostering schedule, this role also requires the successful candidate to orientate and will be rostered shifts in the medical ward and to assist in the Emergency department when required.

Why You'll Love Scone

Scone, known as the horse capital of Australia, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure. The town is home to numerous studs and world-class thoroughbred breeders, making it a hub for horse enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy the Scone Horse Festival, which includes a parade, performances, and race days. The town's proximity to the Hunter Warbirds Museum and the Hunter Warbirds Museum allows for an immersive experience into aviation history. For those interested in the outdoors, Scone Mountain National Park provides mountain bike trails and a natural underground fire. The town's commitment to preserving its heritage and promoting horse culture makes it a special destination for horse lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are

Our successful candidate will be energetic, motivated and results driven. As an experienced Theatre Nurse, you will have excellent clinical skills such as instrument, circulating, anaesthetic and / or PACU nursing roles. Endoscope reprocessing certification or willingness to undertake would be preferred. You will be provided extensive orientation by Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) of Scone Perioperative suite. With ongoing support from your NUM, Health Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator & Rural and Regional Clinical Nurse Consultant from the sector, you’ll be setup for success in your new position. Ongoing professional development is always encouraged and supported by your team.

Requirements

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Benefits

We support and encourage ongoing professional development for all of our Nurses - Postgraduate nursing and midwifery scholarships

CNE support with ongoing upskilling opportunities provided by the HNE Education team and the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life 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

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Registered Nurse • Scone, New South Wales, Australia