Perioperative Enrolled Nurse – Theatre

Rashi Joshi; Taree; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Hunter New England Health in Manning Hospital, Taree, is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the perioperative theatre team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing patient-centred care across the surgical journey and developing perioperative skills.

This role offers up to 38 hours per week with rotating rosters and opportunities for ongoing professional development, salary packaging, and family-friendly leave provisions. Commitment to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Ability to work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care.
• Willingness to participate in relevant education and competency development.
• Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster with on call as required.
• Previous perioperative experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey.
• Assisting with preparation of the operating theatre and equipment.
• Performing in the roles of Anaesthetic, PACU, Instrument and Circulating Registered Nurses as competence is achieved in roles.
• Assisting with patient positioning, transfers and preparation for procedures.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and efficient theatre environment.
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices.
• Undertaking delegated clinical duties within your scope of practice.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Participating in education, competency development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Perioperative interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Professionalism

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Job description

Hunter New England Health in Manning Hospital, Taree, is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the perioperative theatre team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing patient-centred care across the surgical journey and developing perioperative skills.

This role offers up to 38 hours per week with rotating rosters and opportunities for ongoing professional development, salary packaging, and family-friendly leave provisions. Commitment to safety and quality is essential.