Emerald Hospital in Queensland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Perioperative team on an 8-week contract from late August through mid-October 2026. This is a Grade 5 RN position offering $57.62 to $73.04 per hour, working Monday to Friday day shifts plus on-call duties across 76 hours per fortnight. It's an ideal opportunity for a perioperative nurse looking for focused, short-term work in a busy surgical workplace.
Perioperative nursing in a high-volume surgical setting with exposure to theatre, recovery, and endoscopy
$57.62 to $73.04 per hour, Grade 5 classification, with on-call component
8-week contract with adaptable day-shift scheduling, Monday to Friday

Preferred Requirements
Solid perioperative nursing experience, including scout and scrub roles




Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and competence in resuscitation
Demonstrated skills in IV cannulation, triage, and anaesthetic support
Experience in endoscopy procedures and emergency response protocols
Ability to work flexibly on-call and adapt to a fast-paced theatre workplace

Preferred Qualifications
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification current and valid
Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated competence in perioperative nursing practice

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