The Perioperative Unit at Gladstone Hospital is seeking a skilled and organised Enrolled Nurse to join our Perioperative Stores team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to contribute to patient-centred care within a collaborative and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and a passion for delivering high-quality care.

Develop your skills, work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes in a dynamic and evolving healthcare setting. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Job details

About us:

The Perioperative Unit is located in block seven in the West Wing of Gladstone Hospital. The Gladstone Hospital has two operating rooms and a procedure room.  Services include elective and emergency surgery, Day Surgery, Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic, and Central Sterilising Service Department. The Perioperative Unit provides clinical care through the development and maintenance of relevant and proven patient care standards involving ongoing research in clinical applications.

About the role:

• Use nursing knowledge and skills to support and contribute to the delivery of patient/client/resident centred care and to gain support to address care needs that are outside scope of practice.
• Respond and provide for the physical emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of patients/clients/residents within the health care environment.
• Contribute to the development and review of care plans, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and the patient.
• Organise own workload to facilitate planned nursing care and advise Registered Nurse if workload is not being achieved or patient care needs exceed scope of practice to receive assistance from appropriate team members.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable care is provided within the dynamic health environment of the unit.

About you:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to order, receive and maintain perioperative stock and consumables using S4HANA.
• Experience working in a perioperative unit.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $4,539 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.92 - $38.12 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5G651499

Applications close: Tuesday, 12 August 2025

#Gladstone

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL5G651499 - Enrolled Nurse (Perioperative Stores) (PDF, 403KB)
  Role Description