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Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Emerald
Join our Emerald team as the Registered Nurse! This is a permanent opportunity that offers part time hours for you to make the most of your work/life balance.
As the Registered Nurse, you will work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable care is provided within the dynamic health environments of the Emerald Hospital.
Emerald is a rural town located in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia, a short 270kms from Rockhampton City. The town boasts year-round events such as the Gemfields Festival, Gala in the Garden, Emerald 100 Race Day plus the iconic Derby Day just to name a few. This isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle - apply today!
Post graduate qualifications or working towards in Perioperative Nursing is highly regarded.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CH5I662686 |
| Closing date | 12-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kim Swinbourne |
| Contact details | (07) 4987 9589 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. Emerald Hospital is a 32 bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across emergency, acute care, perioperative services, maternity, infusion services, Hospital in the Home (HITH), child heath, mental health, community and primary care. There are two smaller hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure which form part of Central Highlands along with two Primary Care centres.
About the role:
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care based on the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards to a group of patient/clients in collaboration with health service providers. The Registered Nurse works within scope of practice to assume responsibility for delivering competent, evidence based nursing care.
About you:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
Post graduate qualifications or working towards in Perioperative Nursing highly regarded, in addition to recent Perioperative experience in at least two key areas (e.g. scrub and circulating nurse).
- It is highly desirable to obtain a post graduate qualifications and provide demonstration of recent Perioperative experience.
- This position may be required to participate in other duties as required by supervisor in other Emerald nursing units or due to changing organisational/service delivery environments.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $76,488 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I662686
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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CH5I662686 - Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (PDF, 418KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
