Registered Nurse - Theatre

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Ramsay Rewards

Health benefits

Flexible rostering

Wellbeing support

Novated leasing

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown – Charlestown NSW is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse on a casual basis. The role offers an immediate pathway to transition into a permanent part-time position and involves fast-paced theatre work with surgeons and anaesthetists.

Clinical specialties include general, colorectal, Mohs dermatology, ENT, and plastics. You will ensure patient safety, prepare instruments, and mentor colleagues in a supportive Ramsay culture.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Proven experience in acute perioperative or operating theatre.
• Competence across core surgical specialties.
• Strong knowledge of ACORN standards and infection prevention.
• Excellent communication, delegation, and teamwork under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care across scrub, scout, and circulating duties for varied lists.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre colleagues to maintain workflow.
• Uphold patient safety per ACORN NSQHS guidelines.
• Prepare specialised instrumentation and theatre tech before cases.
• Lead WHO surgical safety checklists and timeouts.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a positive theatre culture.

Skills

ACORN standards

Infection prevention

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown – Charlestown NSW

Expand your perioperative expertise across diverse surgical specialties

Are you a skilled perioperative nurse looking for flexibility, clinical variety, and long-term career potential?

We are seeking passionate, experienced Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Perioperative Team on a casual basis. For the right candidate, this role offers an immediate pathway to transition into a permanent part-time position.

In this role, you will work in a modern, supportive, and fast-paced surgical suite. You will collaborate closely with leading surgeons and anaesthetists while caring for patients across an engaging case mix.

Clinical specialties include:

• General and colorectal surgery
• Mohs micrographic dermatology procedures
• Ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Key responsibilities

• Deliver skilled perioperative nursing care across scrub, scout, and circulating duties for varied surgical lists.
• Partner effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary theatre colleagues to maintain seamless procedural flow.
• Champion rigorous patient safety standards in alignment with ACORN standards and NSQHS guidelines.
• Prepare specialised surgical instrumentation, consumables, and theatre technology before each case.
• Advocate for patient safety by executing World Health Organisation (WHO) surgical safety checklists and timeout protocols.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a positive, cohesive theatre culture.

What you bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Proven experience within an acute perioperative or operating theatre environment.
• Demonstrated competence across one or more of our core surgical specialties.
• Strong working knowledge of ACORN standards and infection prevention protocols.
• Excellent communication, delegation, and teamwork skills under pressure.
• A patient-first mindset that reflects our core philosophy: The Ramsay Way: People caring for people.

Remuneration:

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from:$40.24 - $56.52 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW RN/Midwife gr1-gr8)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.