Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown – Charlestown NSW

Expand your perioperative expertise across diverse surgical specialties

Are you a skilled perioperative nurse looking for flexibility, clinical variety, and long-term career potential?

We are seeking passionate, experienced Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Perioperative Team on a casual basis. For the right candidate, this role offers an immediate pathway to transition into a permanent part-time position.

In this role, you will work in a modern, supportive, and fast-paced surgical suite. You will collaborate closely with leading surgeons and anaesthetists while caring for patients across an engaging case mix.

Clinical specialties include:

- General and colorectal surgery
- Mohs micrographic dermatology procedures
- Ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Key responsibilities

- Deliver skilled perioperative nursing care across scrub, scout, and circulating duties for varied surgical lists.
- Partner effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary theatre colleagues to maintain seamless procedural flow.
- Champion rigorous patient safety standards in alignment with ACORN standards and NSQHS guidelines.
- Prepare specialised surgical instrumentation, consumables, and theatre technology before each case.
- Advocate for patient safety by executing World Health Organisation (WHO) surgical safety checklists and timeout protocols.
- Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a positive, cohesive theatre culture.

What you bring

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Proven experience within an acute perioperative or operating theatre environment.




- Demonstrated competence across one or more of our core surgical specialties.
- Strong working knowledge of ACORN standards and infection prevention protocols.
- Excellent communication, delegation, and teamwork skills under pressure.
- A patient-first mindset that reflects our core philosophy: The Ramsay Way: People caring for people.

Remuneration:

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from:$40.24 - $56.52 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW RN/Midwife gr1-gr8)

What's in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

- Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home paythrough novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

- Australia's largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you'll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with versatile, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

📌 Registered Nurse (Newcastle)
🏢 Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown
📍 Newcastle