Clinical Nurse (Perioperative)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

EAP

Private health insurance discount

Fitness passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service invites applications for an experienced perioperative nurse in Gladstone. The role delivers advanced clinical care with autonomy across elective and emergency theatre settings, supporting patient safety and outcomes.

You will coordinate theatre operations, liaise with surgeons and anaesthetists, manage lists and emergencies, and lead staff development in a dynamic perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMBA through AHPRA, with relevant postgraduate qualifications well regarded.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in perioperative nursing including anaesthetic, scrub/scout and/or PACU practice.
• Apply expert assessment, care planning, coordination and critical thinking to deliver safe perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical nursing care with autonomy and accountability.
• Coordinate theatre operations with the Nurse Unit Manager and support efficient patient flow.
• Liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate lists and manage emergencies.
• Manage theatre scheduling and patient information using ORMIS.
• Provide clinical leadership and staff development through mentoring and education.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Perioperative Nursing

Theatre Coordination

Autonomous practice

Education

NMBA registration via AHPRA

Postgraduate perioperative qualifications

Tools

ORMIS

Job description

About us:

The Perioperative Unit at Gladstone Hospital is located in Block Seven, West Wing, and supports a broad range of surgical services across two operating rooms and a procedure room. The unit delivers elective and emergency surgery, Day Surgery, Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic and Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) services. With a focus on maintaining high standards of evidence-based patient care, the team supports patients throughout their perioperative journey. The Day Surgery Unit operates from 6.45am to 7pm, providing safe patient care and discharge, with three beds and five chairs conveniently located near the Recovery Unit.

About the role:

• Provide advanced clinical nursing care with a high level of autonomy, expertise and accountability to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
• Coordinate theatre operations alongside the Nurse Unit Manager, including working as Theatre Floor Coordinator and supporting efficient patient flow.
• Liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate elective surgery lists and manage emergency cases.
• Manage theatre scheduling and patient information, including booking emergency cases, responding to elective list changes and using ORMIS to enter and confirm patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and support staff development through mentoring, portfolio responsibilities, education and research.

About you:

• Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMBA through AHPRA, with relevant postgraduate qualifications well regarded.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and competence in perioperative nursing, including anaesthetic, scrub/scout and/or PACU practice, and the ability to manage complex patient care.
• Apply expert assessment, care planning, coordination and critical thinking skills to deliver safe, comprehensive, person-centred care in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
• Use evidence-based practice, research, audits and quality initiatives to improve clinical practice, manage risk, maintain safety standards and achieve specialist perioperative performance outcomes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $44,188 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close:

Thursday, 1 October 2026

#Gladstone

Further information

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