We are currently seeking for Registered Nurse with over 2 years Scrub/Scout theatre nurse experience and/or anaesthetic theatre experience to join our team for our new Night Shift. Occasional rotations on to day shift may be required for the period of orientation and to achieve annual mandatory competency requirements.

Please note we are not able to sponsor Australian visas for overseas applicants.

This is a recruitment pool for night Permanent Full Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Permanent Part Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Part Time appointments will be made the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Part Time appointment will be considered with a minimum of 60 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE).

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2026.

What is our Registered Nurse role in OPH Theatres?

We are seeking applications from experience and enthusiastic Obstetric/Gynaecology and General Theatre experience and Anaesthetic Theatre experienced Registered Nurses to provide high quality operating theatre nursing care at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH), in a supportive and collaborative team environment. PACU experience is mandatory requirements for the applicant. Our team of theatre nurses at OPH work within a multidisciplinary team of health professionals supporting a patient's journey across scrub / scout and anaesthetic nursing.

This position is to support Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) Obstetric emergency activity with possibility to expand in the future to Surgical specialities. OPH is undergoing significant expansion, including additional Theatres, Birth Suites, Inpatient wards, increased Neonatal Unit, and a High Dependency Unit to be built. Learn more about working at OPH here: https://www.oph.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Liz Fereday on 08 6457 8814 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online WA Government Jobs | NMHS Registered Nurse (OPH Theatres - Night) Pool so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• Please identify which role you are applying for on your cover letter.
• A cover letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate what you bring to the position, relating to your skills and experience in theatre and anaesthetic care in a hospital operating theatre setting (JDF is attached for reference).
• A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications, skills and experience relevant to this position.
• References- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. One must be a recent/current manager, who can comment on the role and JDF.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

This vacancy may be subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

We think you’ll like it here

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WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.