Registered Nurse

UnitingCare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (NFP)

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The Wesley Hospital, part of UnitingCare, is a major private not-for-profit hospital in Brisbane. We seek a Registered Nurse in Theatres to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Located in Auchenflower, near Toowong and Brisbane City, this role offers permanent opportunities with flexible hours, competitive hourly rates, and generous benefits including salary packaging and allowances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post-graduate experience in Anaesthetics or Scrub/Scout.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, holistic care to patients and families.
• Deliver patient-centred care with collaborative teamwork and clear communication.
• Apply risk management principles to clinical and workplace settings.
• Coordinate care and delegate tasks to support optimal outcomes.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Anaesthetics

Scrub/Scout

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Job description

Registered Nurse - Theatres | The Wesley HospitalEmployment Term: Permanent Opportunities Available (Full Time or Part Time)Location: located in the peaceful surrounds of Auchenflower, The Wesley Hospital is just 5 mins from Toowong Shopping Village and 10 mins from Brisbane CityRemuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 per hour + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesApplications Close: 13th of November 2026Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Make a meaningful difference with The Wesley HospitalThe Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private not-for-profit hospitals. From the heart of Brisbane, more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff deliver personalised care through life’s journey making a meaningful difference in the lives of generations of Queenslanders. We offer comprehensive care across a wide range of acute tertiary-level medical and surgical services with a particular focus on cancer care, cardiac care, women’s and children’s care, and complex surgical care. This includes the busiest robotic surgery program and the first Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence accredited in Australia.An integral part of our team, as a Registered Nurse, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!The Wesley Hospital is home to one of Australia's largest and most advanced endoscopy services, featuring four fully integrated procedure rooms equipped with the latest technology for a broad range of endoscopic procedures.Your part in The Wesley Hospital teamYou will be accountable for the provision of safe and holistic care to individuals and their families, applying best clinical practice and ensuring a safe environment for optimal patient outcomes. You’ll deliver exceptional person-centred care by working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, applying exceptional communication and customer service skills.Deliver exceptional person-centred care by working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, applying exceptional communication and customer service skillsApply sound clinical practice which ensures a safe environment and promotes optimal patient healthEffectively exchange information regarding patient responses to treatment and nursing careDemonstrate application of the principles of clinical and workplace risk managementAchieve optimum patient care through effective collaboration with other health professionals and coordination of careAchieves optimal patient outcomes through appropriate allocation of staff and delegation of work and effective communication skillsWhat makes a difference for us?Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.With a minimum of 12 months post-graduate experience in Anaesthetics or Scrub/ScoutA commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to work effectively within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and clinical excellence.Flexibility, adaptability and a positive can-do attitude.Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirementsWhat makes a difference for you?NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging ExplainedFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyBy joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.