Job Description

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 chance 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 quick-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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