Perioperative Registered Nurse

Overview Hunter New England Local Health District – REQ670573 Join a perioperative team where your skills are valued, your development is supported and your work makes a real difference every day. Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration : $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week : Up to 28 Requisition ID : REQ670573 Location : Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital Closing Date : Sunday, 28 June 2026 About the Opportunity Are you a perioperative nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working within a supportive rural healthcare team? Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital (GSMH) is seeking a Registered Nurse with experience or interest in perioperative nursing to join our dedicated team. As part of the Lower Mid North Coast Sector within Hunter New England Local Health District, GSMH provides a range of acute healthcare services to the Gloucester community and surrounding areas. The hospital features a 14-bed acute ward, Emergency Department, Day Stay Unit, Operating Theatre and Community Health Centre, providing a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. Working within our perioperative team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a variety of surgical specialties while contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care close to home. At Gloucester, you'll enjoy the benefits of rural nursing within a welcoming team that values collaboration, flexibility and professional growth. What You Will Be Doing As a Perioperative Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. We are seeking nurses with experience or an interest in Scrub/Scout and/or Anaesthetic Nursing who are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. In this role, you will: Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care across the patient journey. Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary team members. Prepare and maintain sterile environments and surgical instruments. Support patients during the intraoperative and post-anaesthetic recovery phases. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement activities. Ensure safe patient care through effective communication, clinical judgment and adherence to best practice standards. The position reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager and offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced perioperative team. How You Will Be Supported At Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital, we are committed to helping our staff succeed. You will have access to ongoing support from nursing leadership, educators and management, along with a range of online learning and professional development opportunities. Working within a small and collaborative team means you'll have access to guidance, mentorship and hands-on support while continuing to develop your perioperative skills and knowledge. About You You are a theatre-trained Registered Nurse who enjoys working across multiple perioperative areas and values being part of a supportive team. You bring a proactive approach to patient care, strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes. Adaptable and team-focused, you are willing to contribute wherever needed and thrive in an environment where teamwork, respect and patient-centered care are central to everything you do. Most importantly, you contribute positively to workplace culture and share our commitment to caring for both our patients and each other. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA What We Can Offer You Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting work-life balance Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for confidential support. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position . Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay. Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via View email address on click.appcast.io or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full-time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 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