Registered Nurse | General Surgical

Salt Medics; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse with General Surgical expertise to join its acute surgical ward and perioperative settings. You will bring at least 3 years of surgical experience and strong pain management skills, with current BLS certification.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and have working rights in Australia. Roles are contract opportunities from 9 November to January 2027, with competitive base rates and penalties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years surgical experience in acute surgical ward and perioperative setting.
• Pain management experience is mandatory.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Must be registered with AHPRA and have working rights for Australia.
• Travel and accommodation may be required.

Skills

Surgical experience

Pain management

BLS certification

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse | General Surgical

• Competitive baserates (depending on experience level) plus super and penalties
• Multiple contract opportunities available from 9th November to January 2027
• Minimum 3 years Surgical experience in an Acute surgical ward and perioperative setting
• Experience in Pain Management is mandatory
• Current BLS certification is required
• Desirable to have previous experience working in Australia, QLD Health and/or Mackay HHS
• Travel and accommodation required
• Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and hold working rights for Australia

Mackay Base Hospital is the major hospital in the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, offering 257 beds. It provides specialist services in ear, nose and throat surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, psychiatry, urology and oncology. Other services include emergency care, pathology and medical imaging. This hospital is the first fully digital public hospital with medication management in a regional area.

Mackay, a coastal city in Queensland, Australia, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and the nearby Whitsunday Islands.