Perioperative RN – Operating Theatre & PACU, Flexible Hours

Calvary Care; Launceston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Launceston is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to join our Theatre Services. You will contribute to instrument and circulating roles and deliver high-quality care across the operating theatre and PACU.

The role focuses on patient-centred perioperative care, with opportunities to work in orthopaedic theatre settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical journeys.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent perioperative experience with instrument and circulating roles.
• PACU experience required; orthopaedic theatre experience desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care within a safe perioperative environment.
• Provide skilled nursing care in the Operating Theatre, including instrument and circulating roles.
• Assess, monitor and care for patients within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU).
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical excellence, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support a collaborative team culture committed to achieving the best possible patient outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Perioperative experience

Instrument nursing

Circulating nursing

PACU experience

Orthopaedic theatre

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Launceston is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to join our Theatre Services. You will contribute to instrument and circulating roles and deliver high-quality care across the operating theatre and PACU.

The role focuses on patient-centred perioperative care, with opportunities to work in orthopaedic theatre settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical journeys.