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 environment.
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- Perioperative nursing in a high-volume surgical setting with exposure to theatre, recovery, and endoscopy
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- $57.62 to $73.04 per hour, Grade 5 classification, with on-call component
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- 8-week contract with adaptable day-shift scheduling, Monday to Friday
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Preferred Requirements
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- Solid perioperative nursing experience, including scout and scrub roles
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- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and competence in resuscitation
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- Demonstrated skills in IV cannulation, triage, and anaesthetic support
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- Experience in endoscopy procedures and emergency response protocols
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- Ability to work flexibly on-call and adapt to a fast-paced theatre environment
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
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- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification current and valid
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- Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated competence in perioperative nursing practice
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