Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre

About the opportunity   

Our instrument and circulatory nurses rotate across all elective and emergency operating theatres. Successful candidates will be required to work am and pm shifts to ensure continuity of care for our patients and safe service delivery. A combination of 10, 9, 8 and 6 hour shifts are rostered to ensure nursing coverage to all theatre lists. On Call is mandatory for all staff deemed competent to be rostered on the on call roster each month.

The Townsville University Operating Theatre has 15 operating theatres inclusive of a new Hybrid Operating room. The service offers Level 5 - 6 CSCF v3.1 within the following disciplines. 

• Cardiac
• Neurosurgery
• Vascular
• Thoracic
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Plastic Reconstruction Surgery
• Maxillary Facial, Oral Surgery and Dental
• Urology
• Orthopaedics
• Trauma
• Hepatobiliary, Gastrointestinal and Breast Endocrine
• Ophthalmology
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Transplant donor site only (Kidney Transplants to commence in 2025)
• Hybrid Theatre with various imaging modalities

About your new employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical services. As a leading tertiary and referral service, you will have the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex care, and engage in continuous professional development.

We are committed to supporting career growth through structured pathways, education and training opportunities, and strong partnerships with organisations such as James Cook University. 

With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing, and access to vibrant and diverse North Queensland communities, you can enjoy both professional fulfilment and a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. 
• Knowledge of legal and professional responsibilities. 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks. 
• High standard of written and oral communication skills within the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families. 
• Use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position. 
• Provide clinical education and support and demonstrate own ongoing professional development.

Role requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. 
• Shift Workers/On Call: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
• This is a VPD risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $3348.80 - $4295.40  p.f. (NG5)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality and Uniform allowance
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome: Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3***

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV689148

Applications close: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.