Join our Operating Theatre team as a Registered Nurse and help deliver world-class, patient-centred care at Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Make a real impact by providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care as part of a leading surgical team.

Job details

Are you interested in working for Metro South Health? If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with recent or current working experience in acute hospital settings and have a good understanding and knowledge of nursing practices, then we would love to hear from you.

The Process

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for future casual and temporary employment opportunities. If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Talent Pool for a period of 12 months and should there be an employment opportunity you will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further. Additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required.

Please note:

• As part of the talent pool, you may be offered a casual or temporary employment opportunities that become available based on the order of merit.
• A pool will generally continue for a 12-month period.
• If you are placed in the talent pool, you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
• By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Metro South Health, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Your new role:

As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Theatre, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care in a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment. You will work collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

• Provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Practice independently and as part of a team, demonstrating accountability for your own practice and delegation to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.
• Support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical standards, and safety frameworks within the Operating Theatre.
• Act as a role model and, where required, provide leadership, mentorship, and education to colleagues and students.

About you:

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses who are committed to excellence in clinical practice and continuous learning.

• The ideal candidate will bring a strong sense of professionalism and teamwork to the role.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and a recognised nursing qualification.
• Experience in Operating Theatre (instrument and circulating roles) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, with strong critical thinking and time-management skills.
• A commitment to professional development, collaborative teamwork, and upholding Metro South Health's values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Excellence.

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What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• MSTP655812 (PDF, 555KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF, 691KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF, 978KB)
  Information Package for Applicants