Registered Nurse – Perioperative

Come join us! Registered Nurse (Perioperative) Opportunity, Armadale Health Service.

Bring your perioperative expertise to where it’s needed most – inside the theatre department.

At Armadale Health Services we pride ourselves on delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. We’re seeking skilled and motivated Registered Nurses with Scrub/Scout or Recovery experience to join our dynamic perioperative team and make a genuine difference for our patients.

The Opportunity

The Surgical division comprises of Colyer Surgical and 23 Hours Ward, Same Day Unit, Pre-Admission clinic and Theatres.

We cover Emergency and elective surgery, the exposure to speciality comprises of general surgical, ENT, Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, Obstetrics-Gynaecology and more.

Our team provides the unique opportunity to work across Scrub/Scout and Recovery. As part of a high performing Perioperative team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Expand your skills across diverse surgical specialties.
• Provide exceptional care alongside experienced healthcare professionals.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Provide patient-centred care as a Scrub/Scout or Recovery nurse across a range of surgical specialties.
• Prepare the operating theatre, instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre teams to ensure smooth surgical workflows.
• Caring for patients post operatively and providing patient centered care in patients with varied complexities
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection control standards.
• Assist with stock control, instrument care and theatre safety.
• Support and mentor students and junior nurses.

About You

You are a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled RN who thrives in a fast-paced Perioperative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 12 months scrub/scout or recovery experience in theatre
• Recent experience in a perioperative Scrub/Scout or recovery role.
• Sound knowledge of surgical procedures and instrument handling.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and time management skills.
• A commitment to safe practice and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and on-call as required.
• Current working rights in Australia

What’s on Offer?

• Supportive, experienced team and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ongoing education and career development opportunities.
• Access to salary packaging and employee wellness benefits.
• Diverse caseloads and exposure to multiple specialties.

Be part of a perioperative team that values safety, excellence and patient care above all.

Armadale Kalamunda Group

Armadale Health Service is one of WA’s leading public general hospitals, located 30 minutes South-east of the Perth CBD; offering quality health care across a range of medical, surgical, mental health and maternity services including a well-established Intensive Care Unit at Armadale Hospital.

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Our mission, Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day – show compassion, dedication and professionalism.

What we offer:

Armadale Health Service is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Options for flexible working, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage and rent to name a few).
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities.
• Discounted Public Transport
• Free parking

How to apply:

Applying is easy! Simply complete the online application form via the Jobs WA website, attach a current CV that clearly details your qualifications, work history and contact details (phone and email) for two referees (including your current or most recent line manager).

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The recruitment pool will be open for 4 weeks and the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur within any EMHS facility.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2026
• Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application.

For further job related Information: we encourage you to contact [email protected] or call 08 9224 2140.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility and Equality: 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. There is no visa sponsorship offered for this position.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.