
Registered Nurse - Theatre & Recovery
Cairns Private Hospital
Posted 17 hours ago
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Cairns Private Hospital is seeking passionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Perioperative Services team. Whether you are an experienced Theatre or Recovery Nurse or looking to expand your skills in this specialty, we have exciting opportunities for you.
With access to ongoing training, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive and professional environment.
About the Role
We have multiple positions available across the following specialties:
- Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- Scrub Scout
- Anaesthetics
In these roles, you will:
- Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and a multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to a supportive and positive workplace culture.
- Access ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in these roles, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 1–2 years post-graduate nursing experience.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
- Experience in Theatre or Recovery is desirable, but training is available for those eager to upskill.
This is your opportunity to join a dynamic perioperative team, gain specialist skills, and make a real difference in patient care.
Remuneration: On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $41.89 - $54.01 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD RN/Midwife Level 1 gr2-gr8 and Level 2 gr1-gr4).
About the Hospital
Cairns Private Hospital in tropical far north Queensland is an acute care facility offering a range of services including medical, general surgical, orthopaedic, obstetrics and cardiac services. This hospital is also equipped with The da Vinci surgical system, allowing surgeons to operate high-tech instrumentation with greater dexterity and precision than other minimally invasive techniques.
What’s in it for you?
- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact Hannah Brien, via email [email protected]
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
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