Perioperative Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Ready for your next perioperative move? Armidale Operating Theatres is recruiting multiple Perioperative Nurses to join a progressive, supportive team in a state-of-the-art rural referral hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available 
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ626064
Applications Close: Monday 12th January 2026



 

About the role - Perioperative Registered Nurse

Perioperative nurses work collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and may be rostered across all areas as required. Nurses who are new to specific specialty areas are fully supported, with comprehensive education and training provided. A full-time Clinical Nurse Educator is available to guide and assist with professional development and skill acquisition.

We foster a workplace culture built on collaboration, openness, and mutual respect, empowering our staff to apply their expertise and experience in alignment with our core principle: Excellence - Every Patient, Every Time.

Surgical Specialties:

Theatre One: Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology

Theatre Two: General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Emergency Surgery

Theatre Three: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, Emergency Surgery

Theatre Four (Endoscopy): All endoscopic procedures

Education and professional development are supported through HETI programs, in-service education delivered by industry representatives, and ongoing training from the Clinical Nurse Educator and medical consultants.

Where you’ll be working:

Armidale is a city of distinction, where cultural richness meets cutting-edge technology, educational excellence, and breathtaking natural beauty - offering a lifestyle of exceptional quality. Home to approximately 25,000 residents, Armidale is ideally positioned halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just two hours from the coast. The city experiences warm summers, amber-hued autumns, crisp winters, and invigorating springs, creating a truly captivating seasonal rhythm.

Renowned as an educational hub, Armidale is home to the prestigious University of New England, six secondary schools—including three private boarding schools - and a wide network of primary schools. Beyond education, Armidale serves as the principal cultural, administrative, and commercial centre of the Northern Tablelands, hosting numerous government departments.

Well connected and easily accessible, Armidale offers multiple daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane, a daily bus service to Brisbane, and a daily rail service to Sydney - ensuring seamless connectivity while retaining its unique regional charm.

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: 

Requirements:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Demonstrated experience of at least two years within a perioperative environment is highly desirable, including proficiency as an Instrument Nurse, Circulating Nurse, Anaesthetic Nurse, or experience within a critical care nursing setting. Strong time-management skills, coupled with initiative, professionalism, and punctuality, are highly regarded. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and respectful team environment and show a genuine commitment to ongoing professional development and the acquisition of new clinical skills.
• A sound understanding of ACCORN standards, AS/NZS 4187 reprocessing standards, GENCA guidelines, and infection prevention and control principles is required. GENCA training is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to work eight-hour shifts, with participation in an on-call roster during weekdays as well as on weekends.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional Information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• 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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
• 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.

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description 
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@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 
 
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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