Theatre Nurse – All-Rounder Opportunity | Mackay Base Hospital
Are you a skilled and flexible Theatre Nurse looking for your next adventure? We're currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (Grade 5) to join the dynamic team at Mackay Base Hospital for a short-term agency contract.
We're looking for a true all-rounder — someone confident across Anaesthetics, Scrub Scout, and PACU — ready to hit the ground running in a supportive and professional team.
The Role:
• Location: Mackay Base Hospital
• Unit: Operating Theatre
• Contract Dates: 21 July 2025 – 26 October 2025
• Roster: Rotating 8- and 10-hour shifts including mornings, afternoons, and nights
• Hours: Up to 80 hours per fortnight (overtime paid after 80 hours)
Requirements:
Mandatory Experience:
• Recent operating theatre nursing experience across multiple disciplines
Desirable:
• Experience with ieMR system
• Prior work with Queensland Health, Mackay HHS, or in similar regional settings
Mandatory Competencies:
• ALS, Resus, and Triage certificates
• BLS
• ETEK
• Manual handling and patient handling
• Infection control
• Aggressive behaviour management
• Mandatory reporting (child abuse and neglect)
• Medications management (QPHS Regulations)
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates must be willing to undertake:
• ieMR training
• Online induction
• Other mandatory training as required by Mackay HHS
Benefits:
• Attractive agency pay rates
• Accommodation provided
• Travel assistance available
If you're a capable and adaptable Theatre Nurse with a passion for perioperative care and a sense of adventure, we want to hear from you
Apply now and make a difference in regional Queensland. To apply, please click 'Apply Now' on this page to complete the enquiry form on the Nursing Jobs Australia website and upload your CV. We will get back in touch with you. Should you wish to discuss this position further, please call 1300 444 100.Please note: you must be eligible for work in Australia and be eligible for AHPRA registration.NursingJobsAustralia.com is owned and operated by Skilled Medical, an international health and medical recruitment, placement and services firm based in Melbourne and London.