- Company Name
- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
- Job Title
- Perioperative Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
Perioperative Registered Nurse
**Role Summary:**
Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across multiple operating theatres. Support surgical teams as instrument, circulating, or anaesthetic nurse, ensuring safe, effective patient care and adherence to quality standards.
**Expectations:**
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a perioperative setting (instrument, circulating, anaesthetic, or critical care).
- Registered Nurse (AHPRA).
- Strong time‑management, professionalism, initiative, and punctuality.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and skill acquisition.
- Flexibility to work eight‑hour shifts, including on‑call duties weekdays and weekends.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deliver perioperative nursing care in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, urology, emergency surgery, and endoscopy.
- Assist with patient assessment, preparation, and monitoring before, during, and after surgery.
- Maintain aseptic technique, sterile instrument management, and reprocessing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with ACCORN, AS/NZS 4187 reprocessing, GENCA guidelines, and infection prevention/control protocols.
- Provide documentation and communication within the multidisciplinary team.
- Support staff development: aid new team members, participate in training and education programs.
- Participate in shift rosters, including on‑call on weekdays and weekends.
**Required Skills:**
- Perioperative nursing competencies (instrument, circulating, anaesthetic).
- Knowledge of ACCORN standards, AS/NZS 4187, GENCA, and infection control.
- Proficiency in surgical procedures and sterile environment maintenance.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient‑care orientation.
- Time‑management and organisational abilities.
- Initiative and professionalism.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Registered Nurse licence (AHPRA).
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent (any accredited program).
- Certification or training in perioperative nursing (preferred).
- GENCA training (highly desirable).
North west leicestershire, United kingdom
On site
Junior
21-12-2025