Come join us! Registered Nurse (Surgical) Opportunity, Armadale Health Service.
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years of experience in Surgical and/or Same Day Unit settings? If so, we would love to hear from you!
The Opportunity
The Surgical Division at Armadale Health Service provides high-quality, patient-centred care across Colyer (Surgical) Ward, 23 Hours Ward and Same Day Unit:
- Colyer Ward (34 beds) –This is a Medical/ Surgical ward, caring for multi-night stay patients pre- and post-emergency or elective surgery across a range of specialties, including General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Vascular, Urology, Obstetrics-Gynaecology, and more. The ward also accommodates medical outliers based on patient flow.
- 23 Hour Ward (6 beds) – A short-stay unit for low-complexity patients requiring overnight care.
- Same Day Unit – Is the admission point for all adult patients undergoing planned surgery and for some emergency patients.
These areas are staffed by a highly skilled, compassionate, and supportive nursing team dedicated to providing the highest standards of care.
- Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment
- Expand your skills across diverse surgical specialties
- Provide exceptional care alongside experienced healthcare professionals
About You
You are a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled RN who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
You will have:
- Current AHPRA Registration and recent, relevant surgical experience;
- Strong demonstrated clinical skills in effectively managing a surgical patient case load;
- A team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills;
- The ability to adapt and work effectively in a dynamic surgical setting;
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development;
- Current working rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available for this role).
About Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG)
Armadale Health Service - 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.
Kalamunda Hospital - Nestled in the Perth Hills, providing specialist palliative care services. The hospital has recently undergone a $9.5 million infrastructure upgrade to further enhance accessibility and facilities.
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The EMHS 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
East Metropolitan 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 (Armadale Health Service only).
How to apply:
Applying is easy! Simply complete the online application form, 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, Fixed Term - Part Time appointments and Casuals. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The advertisement will be open until 19/06/2026 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 30/06/2026.
- Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application.
For further job-related information: we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 9224 8467 or [email protected]
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. Please note that there is no visa sponsorship offered for this position.
Applicants must hold Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (or be eligible to apply). Please refer to the AHPRA website for registration information. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Nursing (nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au)
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.
This position is 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
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.
