About us:
At the Perioperative Unit, you'll join a close-knit team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care before, during, and after surgery. Based in Block 7 of the West Wing at Gladstone Hospital, the unit includes two operating theatres and a procedure room, supporting a broad range of elective and emergency surgical services.
You'll have the opportunity to work across areas including Day Surgery, the Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic, and CSSD, gaining valuable experience in a varied and rewarding environment. Our team is passionate about continuous improvement, using evidence-based practice and ongoing learning to provide the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
About the role:
Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing care throughout the patient journey, using comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills.
Complete timely patient assessments and admissions, ensuring patients are prepared and supported for day surgery procedures.
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate elective surgical care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Assistants in Nursing within the unit.
Coordinate safe and efficient patient discharge, including post-operative assessments, discharge education (wound care, medications, follow-up appointments, and warning signs), and confirmation of patient/carer understanding.
About you:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a commitment to maintaining professional competence and clinical expertise.
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care while taking accountability for clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Support patient safety and quality improvement through adherence to policies, clinical guidelines, evidence-based practice, and incident management processes.
Engage in ongoing professional development and provide education and support to patients, families, and carers.
Demonstrate clinical leadership by coordinating care, promoting best-practice outcomes, and fostering collaborative, respectful teamwork.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $107,672 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:
Contact [email protected]
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6F686036
Applications close: Sunday, 19 July 2026
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