Please
note: The closing date to submit applications has been extended
until 4.00pm Monday 1 June 2026.
Please note we are not able to
sponsor Australia visas for overseas
applicants.
Due to significant recent
and planned expansions of surgical services, in addition to
supporting Emergency Obstetric theatre cover 24/7, 365 day a year.
We are seeking enthusiastic Registered Scrub/Scout Theatre Nurses
with Anaesthetic and PACU experience with a minimum of twelve
months experience to join our team to provide high quality
operating theatre nursing care at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH), in a
supportive and collaborative team environment.
This is a recruitment pool to fill
our dedicated rotational shift team which includes Day, Afternoon
and Night shifts for Permanent and Fixed Term positions. Minimum 60
hours per fortnight ( Three nights) Fixed Term appointments include
the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
This is an extended
recruitment pool, which means:
- 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 the
Registered Nurse role in OPH theatres?
Our team of theatre nurses at OPH work within
a multidisciplinary team of health professionals supporting a
patient's journey. We are seeking Registered Scrub/Scout Theatre
Nurses with Anaesthetic and PACU skills. Theatre Nurses without
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Anaesthetic experience will
be provided upskilling as this a mandatory requirement of this
role. Theatre Nurses possessing the required mandatory skills and
experience will be accepted as preferred applicants. Applicants
must have no APHRA restrictions.
In this team, you have the opportunity to
rotate through each area, being supported in building knowledge and
experience to develop your capability.
OPH provides lower acuity and same-day
surgical services in specialties including ENT, General Surgery,
Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics including arthroplasty,
Plastics, Urology including robotics and Vascular, as well as
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Surgical and other facilities at OPH
are undergoing significant expansion, including additional Birth
Suites, Inpatient wards, Neonatal Unit, a High Dependency Unit and
two additional theatres to be built. Learn more about working at
OPH here: https://www.oph.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us
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.
What we
offer
North Metropolitan Health Service (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 including:
- Generous salary packaging
to reduce taxable income
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Career development
opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive
culture
We are not able to sponsor Australia
visas for overseas applicants, however we may be able to
provide supporting documentation for successful overseas
applicants, who are eligible for AHPRA registration, in their
independent Australian visa
applications.
Interested to join
our team?
Applicants are required to apply online
www.jobs.wa.gov.au 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.
To be successful in your application you must
include:
-
A cover letter (max 1
pages) outlining their suitability for this
position.
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A curriculum vitae,
summarising your employment history qualifications and
skills in no more than 2 pages.
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A separate statement
addressing each of the essential selection criteria as
outlined in the JDF. When responding provide examples to
the position, relating your skills and experience as a
Theatre scrub/scout, Anaesthetic and PACU nurse as this
will assist us in assessing your suitability.
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References - The names
and contact details of two (2) referees. One must your
current line 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.
We think you’ll like
it here
Our employees like working here, and we think
you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to
say. (NMHS Nursing video embedded)
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants 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 will be required to undertake
a working with children check ( a requirement for this position )
and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to
comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
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. If you have any access needs or require
adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please
contact Liz Fereday on 08 6457 8814 or Elizabeth.Fereday@health.wa.gov.au.
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.
