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Registered Nurse - Perioperative


Company : Hunter New England Local Health District


Location : Scone, Australia


Created : 2026-02-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027Position Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + 12% Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ635940Applications Close: Sunday 15th February 2026About UsScone is a beautiful rural town located just 100km south of Tamworth, NSW, renowned as the Horse Capital of Australia. It offers a relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and easy access to stunning countrysidewithout sacrificing professional opportunity.Scott Memorial Hospital is a small district hospital with a busy Emergency Department, medical ward and maternity unit. Our staff are a close-knit, integrated team who work collaboratively to achieve excellent patient outcomes and enjoy regular social club activities that strengthen team culture.About The RoleThis is a diverse and rewarding role within the perioperative suite at Scone Hospital, reporting to the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Health Service Manager (HSM).The Perioperative Suite Includes1 operating theatre1-bed anaesthetic bay2-bed recovery unitDay stay unit with 4 recliner chairsYou Will Work Across Clinical And Non-clinical Roles SupportingEndoscopyGeneral surgeryMinor orthopaedic surgeryGynaecology surgeryAbout YouYou will bring:Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a united multidisciplinary perioperative teamClinical experience in instrument, circulating, anaesthetic and/or endoscopy reprocessing rolesConfidence working within small teams, with the ability to liaise and communicate with nearby perioperative units when requiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsA willingness to work towards a Perioperative Postgraduate CertificateYou will be well supported by the Scone Perioperative NUM and perioperative team, Health Service Manager, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant, and NUMs from nearby perioperative units, with supernumerary education supported at nearby tertiary facilities to promote ongoing professional growth and skill development.At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you''re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionAn eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.For role related queries or questions contact Sally Burey on [email protected] For ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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.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 Healths 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.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 [email protected] 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.Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! #J-18808-Ljbffr