Enrolled Nurse Operating Theatre
Real patients, real impact - every shift, every visit.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $33.78 – $36.70 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Scott Wilson Memorial Hospital | Scone
Requisition ID: REQ651762
Applications Close: Thursday, 21st May 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
About The Opportunity
Join the dedicated perioperative team at Scott Memorial Hospital and enjoy the unique opportunity to work in a supportive rural hospital environment where teamwork, collaboration, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. Located in the beautiful town of Scone, around 100km south of Tamworth, this role offers the chance to develop broad perioperative skills while being part of a close-knit team that values connection, professional support, and regular social activities. You will work across the full perioperative continuum in a dynamic rural theatre environment. This varied role will see you supporting all perioperative areas, including instrument and circulating (Scrub/ Scout), anaesthetic, and post anaesthetic care (PACU) nursing across procedures such as endoscopy, minor general surgery, and minor gynaecological surgery. You will also assist with additional services including infusion therapies and the twice-monthly Pre Anaesthetic Clinic (PAC). Due to the flexible nature of the service, you may also provide support to the medical ward and Emergency Department as required.
About You
✅ Current Authority to Practice as a Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
✅ Strong clinical judgement and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork
✅ Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Moran on Sarah.Moran@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
✅ Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
✅ At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
✅ An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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