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 prospect 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 flexible 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 rapid-paced theatre environment
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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