Clinical Nurse - Perioperative Suite

Full time or Part Time (min. 30 hours per week)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse with a strong focus on plastic and reconstructive surgery to join our busy and fast-paced Perioperative Suite. You will work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, nursing and support staff across our 5-theatre suite, to ensure patients receive outstanding care throughout their journey.

This position is suited to a clinician with strong acute assessment skills, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

About Us

South Perth Hospital is a modern, boutique private hospital with a proud history of caring for our community for almost 70 years. We are a trusted partner to leading surgeons, specialist medical practitioners and allied health professionals, working together with an expert nursing and support team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. Our 5 operating theatres and perioperative services support a broad range of surgical specialties, offering variety, clinical interest and the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative perioperative team.

Our boutique size is our strength. It allows us to create a calm, welcoming environment where staff have the time to listen, care is genuinely personalised, and going the extra mile is simply how we do things. People who work at South Perth Hospital consistently tell us they value the sense of connection—with their colleagues and with the patients they care for.

As an independent, not-for-profit hospital, our focus is firmly on excellence, integrity and community benefit.

Employee Benefits

We recognise that great care starts with supporting our people. Benefits include:

- Flexible workplace arrangements
- Competitive salary
- Generous salary packaging, including meal entertainment and novated leasing
- Free on-site parking




- Excellent location close to the city and public transport
- Subsidised meals
- Friendly, qualified and supportive team culture
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

- Registered as a General Nurse Division 1 with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia.
- Demonstrated advanced level of operating room experience.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills at an individual and team leave.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated effective leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
- Knowledge of ACORN and relevant Australian Standards.
- Evidence of participation in and commitment to quality improvement best practice principles.
- Maintains a safe working environment for self and others.

Desirable:

- Possession of, or working toward Bachelor of Nursing or other relevant tertiary qualification
- Possession of, or working toward relevant Post Graduate qualification
- Extensive clinical experience applying nursing research to clinical practice
- Member of Operating Room Nurses Association of WA and/or Australian College of Operating Room Nurses
- Computer literacy

Enquiries

Enquiries (by email only) to:

Trudy Haddleton

Clinical Nurse Manager – Perioperative Suite [email protected]

Closing Date

9.00am, Monday 7 September 2026 Applications will be assessed as received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via SEEK by clicking Apply.

Applications must include

- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria
- a current CV, with two recent work-related referees upon request.

Successful applicants will be required to provide:
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance (issued within the last 12 months)
- Evidence of COVID-19 and other required vaccinations in line with current public health directives.

📌 Clinical Nurse - Perioperative Suite (South Perth)
🏢 South Perth Hospital
📍 South Perth