Job DescriptionTheatre Registered Nurses – Scrub/Scout, PACU, Recovery & Anaesthetics – Darwin & Katherine | Northern TerritoryUp to $80/hr + super + penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Flexible 6–24 week contractsJoin HealthX as an experienced Theatre Registered Nurse and take your skills to Royal Darwin Hospital or Katherine Hospital.
With opportunities across Scrub/Scout, PACU, Recovery, and Anaesthetics, these contracts offer competitive earning potential, rewarding perioperative experience, and the chance to explore Australia's spectacular Top End.Why you'll love this opportunityUp to $80 per hour + super + penaltiesCompetitive hourly rates, with superannuation and applicable shift penalties paid in additionTravel and accommodation providedHealthX covers travel and accommodation costs so you can focus on patient careFlexible 6–24 week contractsChoose contract lengths that suit your lifestyle, with opportunities to extendPut your perioperative expertise to workOpportunities across Scrub/Scout, PACU, Recovery, and Anaesthetics, matched to your skills and experienceExplore Darwin and KatherineExperience Darwin's vibrant waterfront, Katherine's spectacular natural surroundings, and the unique lifestyle of the Top EndDedicated consultant supportPersonalised support throughout your contract from application to completionSimplified onboarding processIn-house compliance support to make onboarding smooth and efficient$500 referral bonus + $500 sign on bonus Earn additional rewards by referring successful nursing candidates and signing up yourself!
About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Theatre Registered Nurses for opportunities at Royal Darwin Hospital and Katherine Hospital.
Whether your expertise is in Scrub/Scout, PACU, Recovery, or Anaesthetics, you will provide specialist perioperative care and work alongside surgical and anaesthetic teams to support safe patient outcomes.Applicants with experience in one or more of these specialties are encouraged to apply.




Placements will be matched to your clinical competencies and available vacancies.Key responsibilities:Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within your perioperative specialtyComplete patient assessments, safety checks, and clinical handoversScrub/Scout: Prepare theatres, instruments, and equipment; maintain aseptic technique; complete surgical counts; and support the surgical team throughout proceduresPACU/Recovery: Monitor patients following anaesthesia, assess airway and haemodynamic stability, manage pain and nausea, and identify postoperative complicationsAnaesthetics: Prepare and check anaesthetic equipment, assist with airway management, and support the anaesthetist during induction, maintenance, and emergenceRecognise clinical deterioration and respond promptly to emergencies within your scope of practiceAdminister prescribed medications and IV therapies in line with facility protocolsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support protected transfers and continuity of careMaintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection prevention and patient safety proceduresLocations – Northern TerritoryRoyal Darwin Hospital – DarwinKatherine Hospital – Katherine(Placements across Scrub/Scout, PACU, Recovery, and Anaesthetics are subject to current vacancies and your clinical experience. Flexibility across both locations is highly valued.)Why choose nursing contracts in the Northern TerritoryExperience some of Australia's most unique and diverse landscapesExplore iconic destinations including Kakadu, Litchfield National Park,



and Nitmiluk GorgeEnjoy Darwin's tropical city lifestyle or experience Katherine's welcoming regional communitySupport hospitals caring for patients from metropolitan, regional, and remote communitiesBroaden your perioperative experience through varied surgical specialties and patient presentationsLearn about rich Indigenous cultures and connect with vibrant local communitiesCombine professional growth with adventure and travelWhat you'll needCurrent AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)Minimum 2 years post-graduate nursing experience in your relevant perioperative specialtyRecent clinical experience in Scrub/Scout, PACU, Recovery, and/or AnaestheticsScrub/Scout applicants: Confidence with instrumentation, surgical counts, aseptic technique, and circulating dutiesPACU/Recovery applicants: Competence in post-anaesthetic assessment, airway management, and recognition of postoperative complicationsAnaesthetics applicants: Experience assisting with anaesthetic procedures, equipment checks, and airway supportALS certification highly regarded, particularly for PACU, Recovery, and Anaesthetics rolesPostgraduate qualifications in Perioperative, Anaesthetic, or Recovery nursing highly regardedStrong communication skills and the ability to work confidently within a busy theatre teamAustralian working rightsWhy HealthXAt HealthX, we're more than a recruiter.
We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of working on the floor and the pressures of delivering care.
When you join us, you get consistent support, reliable pay, and a team that values safe, high-quality care as much as you do.
We are committed to helping you build a career that is both rewarding and sustainable.Ready for your next theatre nursing contract in Darwin or Katherine?
Click Apply and submit your CV to register your interest, noting your preferred specialty and availability.For a confidential discussion, contact:Tim Brown

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