If you're an experienced Perioperative Nurse who enjoys the pace and teamwork of the operating theatre, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. At Emerald Hospital, you'll join a supportive, close-knit team where your skills are valued and your contribution is noticed.

Working across a range of surgical services, you'll use your expertise in areas such as scrub and scout/circulating nursing to deliver safe, high-quality care and support patients throughout their surgical journey. If you're ready to expand your experience, continue developing your perioperative skills and enjoy the unique rewards of rural healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

About us:

Working at Emerald Hospital means becoming part of a close-knit team that plays an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of communities across the Central Highlands. Serving a population of around 28,000 people, the hospital offers a diverse and rewarding clinical environment, with services spanning emergency, acute care, maternity, perioperative services, mental health, community and primary care.

As a 32-bed facility with approximately 160 staff, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients, colleagues and the wider community while enjoying the variety that rural healthcare offers. With strong links to surrounding facilities in Blackwater and Springsure, Emerald Hospital is an exciting place to grow your skills, expand your experience and be part of a service committed to delivering high-quality care close to home.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care, using specialised clinical skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care throughout the surgical journey.
• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, coordinated and patient-centred care within a busy theatre environment.
• Apply advanced critical thinking, clinical judgement and problem-solving skills to respond effectively to changing patient needs and complex perioperative situations.
• Support a culture of learning and excellence by mentoring colleagues, participating in professional development, promoting evidence-based practice and leading care coordination when required.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is essential, with recent perioperative experience required. Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing, or progress towards them, are highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two perioperative specialties, such as scrub and scout/circulating nursing, with the ability to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in the operating theatre environment.
• Strong understanding of perioperative legislation, standards, policies and procedures, with a commitment to maintaining best practice and patient safety.
• Well-developed leadership, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support and educate colleagues while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary perioperative team.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $127,861 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 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) CH6F686148

Applications close: Monday, 6 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• CH6F686148 - Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)