Registered Nurse - Perioperative | Wagga Wagga

IHR Group; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Paid parental leave

Training and career opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

The IHR Group is seeking Registered Nurses to join the perioperative team in Wagga Wagga. Opportunities across Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics and Recovery include casual, part-time and full-time roles with Monday–Friday shifts and occasional on-call.

Applicants must hold AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing, with perioperative experience and strong teamwork. The role emphasizes patient-centred care, documentation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated competence as a perioperative nurse.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of perioperative and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care across perioperative areas.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handovers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols, policies and safety requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Perioperative experience

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control standards

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Exciting opportunities await enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the perioperative team at a private hospital in Wagga Wagga. Positions are available across Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics and Recovery, with casual, part-time and full-time opportunities on offer. Shifts are Monday to Friday, with some voluntary on-call expectations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your main duties will include:

• Delivering comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes;
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, care plans and comprehensive patient handovers;
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective patient management;
• Adhering to infection control protocols, clinical policies, professional standards and workplace health and safety requirements;
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, accreditation standards and ongoing professional development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalent;
• Experience within the perioperative environment;
• Demonstrated competence as a nurse clinician;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Demonstrated understanding of perioperative and infection control standards.

BENEFITS

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships;
• Paid parental leave;
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities;
• Flexible hours that make sense for you.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Located in the heart of Wagga Wagga, this private hospital provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services.Thefacilityoffers a broad range of specialist services, including surgery, intensive and coronary care, maternity and women's health, cancer care, cardiology, rehabilitation and palliative care. With modern operating theatres, dedicated maternity facilities and a special care nursery, it is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families across the region.