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Position Title: Clinical Nurse - Theatre (Thursday Island)
Location: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island
Remuneration: Comprising a salary between $111,198.00 - $119,072.00 per annum, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)
Clinical Nurse - Theatre | Permanent Full-Time position | Thursday Island
Looking for a nursing role that's more than just another roster?
Thursday Island offers something rare – meaningful clinical work, a close-knit team, and a lifestyle that feels worlds away from the daily rush. This permanent Clinical Nurse - Theatre role is ideal for someone who wants to use their skills where they truly matter, while living in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich locations.
About the role
The Clinical Nurse demonstrates leadership and management qualities in delivering safe, evidence-based care in the perioperative setting. This role involves collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centred care aligned with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's standards.
You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, well-respected theatre environment, contributing to both patient care and clinical leadership.
This role suits someone confident in theatre nursing who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another.
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Gillian Pye, (07) 4069 0696 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
About Thursday Island
Life on Thursday Island is different – in the best way. Think tropical mornings, ocean views, strong community connections, and a slower pace once you finish work. The island is rich in Torres Strait Islander culture, with incredible fishing, sunsets, and a real sense of belonging. Many people come for the job and stay for the lifestyle.
If you're ready for a role where your work is valued and your lifestyle improves, Thursday Island might be exactly what you're looking for.
What you'll bring
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in perioperative nursing (scrub/scout and/or anaesthetics)
• A collaborative, flexible approach to work
• Respect for and interest in working within First Nations communities
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
• Base salary comprising between $111,198.00 - $119,072.00 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements, including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives
• Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
Discover more by reading the role description attached.
How do I apply? Come for the career. Stay for the community. Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Enquiries: Gillian Pye, (07) 4069 0690
Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC673880
Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC673880
Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Perioperative Services Manager
St Vincent's Private Community Hospital, Griffith
Full time
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Perioperative Services Manager. The Perioperative Services Manager is responsible for the management of our two operating theatres, procedure room, and central sterilising department. You will work with the hospital executive team and all stakeholders to achieve excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work closely with the Director of Clinical Services in the business development of surgical services, including stakeholder management to enhance partnerships, drive growth, and improve service offerings.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Enhancing quality and safety by improving Key performance Indicators and achieving operational excellence through the implementation of ACHS Equip National standards.
- Managing staff performance through structured appraisals, recruitment, retention, and professional development, while fostering a safe work environment and promoting health, safety, and welfare.
- Building and nurturing relationships with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), including recruitment, development, and improving documentation and communication to achieve high satisfaction levels.
- Managing resources effectively, including budget planning, achieving target work hours per patient day (WHPPD), reducing agency utilisation, and leading inventory management (clinical supplies, prosthetics, and loan sets).
- Co-chairing the Work Health & Safety (WHS) committee, managing return-to-work incidents, and ensuring adherence to all WHS policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, including risk minimization and bullying & harassment protocols.
- Participating in strategic and operational planning aligned with St Vincent's goals, while ensuring compliance with the ANC Code of Ethics, Mary Aikenhead Ministries' Mission and Values, and relevant state and commonwealth legislation.
Selection Criteria:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Extensive current clinical practice in perioperative role (Anaesthetics or Scrub/Scrub)
- Recent theatre management experience and Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Perioperative Nursing (desirable)
- Minimum five years post-graduate experience, with significant exposure in a complex surgical setting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and the ability to build rapport with VMOs and staff
- Working knowledge of ACORN Standards and AS/NZ4187-2014.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement, excellence in outcomes, and evidence-based practice
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, high-level computer literacy, and OHS responsibility with leadership in risk minimisation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources and experience in implementing sustainable change.
Why work at St Vincent's?
- Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
- Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
- Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
- Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
- Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's Private Community Griffith (SVPCHG) which opened its doors in 2016. Since then, it has been providing care for patients and families in the Murrumbidgee region and giving greater options of treatment closer to home.
Our modern facilities include three high-standard operating theatres, including a procedure room, that accommodate both overnight and day surgeries. Our contemporary, fresh inpatient rooms are all single occupancy with private ensuite facilities, ensuring our patients have a comfortable stay.
Patient meals are made on site in our modern kitchen and patients can select and order their meals from our all-day dining menu.
Two dedicated palliative care units provide families with spacious, private facilities at a difficult time.
Our state-of-the-art sterilising unit services our hospital and Griffith Base Hospital.
Over 65 local staff members form the basis of our team, providing compassionate and professional care for our patients and their families
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role via the link below:
https://svha.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SVHA_SVHA/job/NSW---Griffith/Perioperative-Services-Manager_JR143797-1?hiringCompany=e5449715676d01bba161d726d349a80b
For further information about the position please contact Gabrielle Wood, General Manager on 0439 414 822.