Operating Theatre Nurse (international humanitarian register)

Must speak Arabic and / or French in addition to English

Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Operating Theatre Nurses to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Operating Theatre Nurses can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to provide professional assistance to individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically range in duration from six to twelve months and are salaried.

Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does however place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.

If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross, we encourage you to read the below role profile which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability. Please note that we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register The Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 192 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts, disasters and other vulnerabilities.





ARC maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (referred to as delegates within the Red Cross) who are deployed to international crises when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Deployments take place through fixed-term contracts, with delegates seconded into the operations of the ICRC or Federation.

In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Humanity • Neutrality • Impartiality • Independence • Voluntary Service • Unity • Universality.

To read more on these principles, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles/

Operating Theatre Nurse - position summary and requirements

Candidates recruited to join the delegate register as Operating Theatre Nurses will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring a protected and sterile environment in the operating theatres of hospitals – including pre and post-operative patient care and scrubbing / assisting in theatre. S/he assesses training needs, develops plans of action and draws up training programmes with local / national personnel.

Essential Requirements

- Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Level B2 (CEFR standard)



in a second language (French or Arabic).
- Extensive (5 years or more) professional experience aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
- Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
- Availability to deploy for a minimum of 6 months, and up to 12 months.

Education Qualifications and Qualified Registrations

- Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice in Australia – valid registration with AHPRA
- Operating Theatre Nursing specialty degree or equivalent, at least 5 years’ experience in Operating Theatres, ideally with a post graduate certificate
- Current scrub and circulating experience
- Specialty in orrthopaedics, trauma or general surgery is an advantage
- Previous experience(s) in acute care departments such as ER, ICU and Recovery Room, is an asset

Additional Essential Requirements

- Digital Literacy, including ability navigate digital devices (laptops, smartphones), analyse web-based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Ability to drive a manual car.
- Personal motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflict.
- Ability to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security environments.
- Ability to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural teams.
- Excellent organisational skills.

TECHNICAL Competencies

📌 Operating Theatre Nurse (International Humanitarian Register) (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 Melbourne