Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres, Queensland Health

Department of Health - Queensland

Townsville, Northern QLD

Nursing - Theatre and Recovery (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Contract/Temp, Casual/Vacation, Part time

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The Operating Department at Townsville University Hospital are seeking a experienced Registered Nurse to join the Operating Theatre team

This is a temporary part-time role, commencing ASAP - 24/05/2026, working 64 hours per fortnight.

Our instrument and circulatory nurses rotate across all elective and emergency operating theatres.

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 and Gynaecology

Transplant donor site only (Kidney Transplants commenced in 2025)

Hybrid Theatre with various imaging modalities

PLEASE NOTE - This is a temporary part-time role, commencing ASAP - 24/05/2026, working 64 hours per fortnight.

About your new employer

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: 41.73 - 53.53  p.h. (NG5)

5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading

Professional Development leave and allowance

Locality allowance

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.

Highly Desirable:

Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

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.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Applications close:  Thursday, 18 December 2025

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.

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Contact: Tanya Schafer on 0744333373