Registered Nurse – Perioperative

Take Your Perioperative Nursing Career Beyond the Ordinary

The Skin Hospital is a specialist, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by skin disease. With a proud history of delivering excellence in clinical care, education, training, research, and clinical trials, we are recognised as Australia’s premier institution for dermatology.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Perioperative Registered Nurse to join our team at our Darlinghurst facility and contribute to delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a specialised and rewarding environment.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your perioperative nursing expertise within our accredited day surgery facility while expanding your knowledge in the highly specialised field of dermatology.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing a wide range of dermatological surgical procedures.

Whilst we are looking for a full-time (4 x 9.5hour shifts per week) nurse, we are also open to applications from those looking for part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care across the patient journey
• Perform duties in one or more perioperative areas, including scrub/scout, anaesthetics and recovery
• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care across the patient journey
• Perform duties in one or more perioperative areas, including Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics and Recovery
• Support the smooth operation of theatre lists and procedural clinics
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety and quality standards
• Participate in ongoing education, training and professional development activities
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and patient-focused culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years’ post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrated perioperative nursing experience in areas such as Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics and/or Recovery
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong clinical judgement and attention to detail
• A commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
• An interest in dermatology and skin cancer surgery

Why join The Skin Hospital?

At The Skin Hospital, you will be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in the lives of patients every day.

We offer:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Monday to Friday operating hours with no overnight shifts
• Paid parental leave
• Annual staff skin check
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff recognition and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work alongside leading dermatologists, surgeons and healthcare professionals

Location

Our Darlinghurst facility is conveniently located close to public transport in the heart of Sydney. Operating hours are between 7:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced perioperative nurse looking to further your career in a specialised surgical environment and become part of a respected not-for-profit organisation, we would love to hear from you. For further information, please contact the Human Resources team at careers@skinhospital.edu.au

Please Note:

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and evidence of immunity to infectious diseases (including COVID-19) prior to commencement.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.