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.
Click here for
more information about our hospitals, or check out the video below
to hear more from our staff and #comejoinus
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 EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au
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.
