Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ635940
Applications Close: Sunday 15th February 2026
About Us:
Scone is a beautiful rural town located just 100km south of Tamworth, NSW, renowned as the Horse Capital of Australia. It offers a relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and easy access to stunning countryside—without sacrificing professional opportunity.
Scott Memorial Hospital is a small district hospital with a busy Emergency Department, medical ward and maternity unit. Our staff are a close-knit, integrated team who work collaboratively to achieve excellent patient outcomes and enjoy regular social club activities that strengthen team culture.
About the Role:
This is a diverse and rewarding role within the perioperative suite at Scone Hospital, reporting to the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Health Service Manager (HSM).
The perioperative suite includes:
- 1 operating theatre
- 1-bed anaesthetic bay
- 2-bed recovery unit
- Day stay unit with 4 recliner chairs
You will work across clinical and non-clinical roles supporting:
- Endoscopy
- General surgery
- Minor orthopaedic surgery
- Gynaecology surgery
About You:
You will bring:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a united multidisciplinary perioperative team
- Clinical experience in instrument, circulating, anaesthetic and/or endoscopy reprocessing roles
- Confidence working within small teams, with the ability to liaise and communicate with nearby perioperative units when required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A willingness to work towards a Perioperative Postgraduate Certificate
You will be well supported by the Scone Perioperative NUM and perioperative team, Health Service Manager, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant, and NUMs from nearby perioperative units, with supernumerary education supported at nearby tertiary facilities to promote ongoing professional growth and skill development.
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:
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
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?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Sally Burey on Sally.Burey@health.nsw.gov.au
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
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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.
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.
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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