Registered Nurse - Theatre

Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown in Newcastle offers short-stay surgical care in a modern, welcoming setting. Designed with your comfort and convenience in mind, our friendly team is here to provide the care you deserve, when it matters most. Owned and Operated by Ramsay Health Care.

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Expand your perioperative expertise across diverse surgical specialties

Are you a skilled perioperative nurse looking for flexibility, clinical variety, and long-term career potential?

We are seeking passionate, experienced Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Perioperative Team on a casual basis. For the right candidate, this role offers an immediate pathway to transition into a permanent part-time position.

In this role, you will work in a modern, supportive, and fast-paced surgical suite. You will collaborate closely with leading surgeons and anaesthetists while caring for patients across an engaging case mix.

Clinical specialties include:

• Maxillofacial surgery
• General and colorectal surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Mohs micrographic dermatology procedures
• Ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Key responsibilities

• Deliver skilled perioperative nursing care across scrub, scout, and circulating duties for varied surgical lists.
• Partner effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary theatre colleagues to maintain seamless procedural flow.
• Champion rigorous patient safety standards in alignment with ACORN standards and NSQHS guidelines.
• Prepare specialised surgical instrumentation, consumables, and theatre technology before each case.
• Advocate for patient safety by executing World Health Organisation (WHO) surgical safety checklists and timeout protocols.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a positive, cohesive theatre culture.

What you bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Proven experience within an acute perioperative or operating theatre environment.
• Demonstrated competence across one or more of our core surgical specialties.
• Strong working knowledge of ACORN standards and infection prevention protocols.
• Excellent communication, delegation, and teamwork skills under pressure.
• A patient-first mindset that reflects our core philosophy: The Ramsay Way: People caring for people.

Remuneration:

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from: $40.24 - $56.52 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW RN/Midwife gr1-gr8)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications are to be lodged online.

Applications close: 4th December 2026

Reference number: JR117495

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.