Nurse Level 3 RDO Remuneration Package Range $126,687 - $135,240
(including salary $107,936 - $116,489)
Operating Theatre
Full time, ongoing vacancy
Darwin, Northern Territory

One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months.

• Advanced perioperative skills in orthopaedic surgery

• Eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to- practice certificate

Apply your advanced perioperative experience to deliver specialist care for orthopaedic surgical procedures.

RDPH is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia. Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is recognised as Australia’s National Critical care and Trauma Response Centre, and Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is a satellite campus providing elective surgical services

As a Clinical Nurse, Orthopaedic, you will collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant in the Perioperative Unit to deliver high-level clinical care for orthopaedic surgical procedures.

Your primary objective will be to apply your advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities to develop therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities. In addition, you will provide leadership and care coordination, work a flexible roster and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

To be successful, you will be an accomplished Nurse/Midwife with advanced perioperative skills, are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and have completed a Graduate Diploma and/or beyond entry-to-practice certificate.

Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of a Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in a relevant speciality.

If you reside outside the Northern Territory, this is a great time to consider relocating.

Experience the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin, enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions of the region. Experience tropical sunsets, ocean views and sandy beaches, spectacular lightening displays, National Parks with ancient Aboriginal rock art. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dorcas Shih on 08 8922 8992 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 1059

Closing date: 02.07.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search