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Publications Officer (long service leave replacement)
Position: Publications Officer
Employer: Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN)
Duration: 10-month contract, with potential for ongoing employment
Location: Working from home
Remuneration: $40 973 per annum (pro rata)
Application closing date: 5 December 2025
An excellent opportunity is available for a perioperative nurse, nurse researcher or professional editor to join the staff of The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN). If you are a nurse with a good eye for detail and want to apply your clinical experience in a different way, or an editor with an interest in health care, this is the role for you.
About the role
ACORN produces a range of publications and education material including the quarterly Journal of Perioperative Nursing, the ACORN Standards, practice audit tools, ACORN education courses and The Oak e-newsletter.
The successful candidate will work alongside ACORN’s Publications Officer and be trained in the production of ACORN’s key publications with a view to performing the role while the Publications Officer is on long service leave.
Your main duties will be to:
• copyedit and format content for clarity and readability and to be consistent with Australian English grammar, punctuation, spelling and ACORN editorial style
• collaborate with the journal editor, graphic designer and journal authors to prepare journal articles for online publication
• collaborate with ACORN staff and the graphic designer to prepare the next issue of The New ACORN Standards for release
• prepare ACORN’s monthly e-newsletter, The Oak, for distribution.
This is a flexible, part-time role compatible with other commitments.
Selection criteria
Essential:
• exceptional attention to detail
• good command of English grammar, punctuation and syntax
• understanding of biology or medical science
• proficiency in using Word
• initiative and self-motivation
• willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable:
• perioperative nursing clinical experience
• writing and/or copyediting experience
• ability to use InDesign
• communications and/or marketing experience.
Personal qualities:
This position will suit a self-motivated individual with an independent work ethic and a collaborative mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required, including the ability to cater for a range of audiences and convey nursing information in plain English.
Terms of appointment
This position is available for 10 months at an average of 15 hours per week plus extra hours for large projects. Salary is $3414 per month with $68 per month home office allowance and 11.5% superannuation. Extra hours will be paid at an hourly rate of $52.53. Attractive salary packaging options are also available.
General enquiries can be directed to Eleanor Tan via email [email protected]
Please view Publications officer LSL replacement -position statement and Publications officer - editing exercises here.
How to apply
Please apply by emailing pdf files of your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the selection criteria.
Please also complete and attach the accompanying editing exercise as a Word document.
Nurse Level 6 - Remuneration Package Range $175,892 - $182,860 (including salary $149,765 - $149,765)
Division of Surgery of Critical Care Operating Theatres Darwin and Palmerston
Darwin, Palmerston, Northern Territory
One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 2 years.
As the Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative, you will work in close partnership with the Anaesthetics and PACU Nurse Unit Manager to lead perioperative services across Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospitals. You’ll be accountable for delivering safe, high-quality patient care and for the effective management of human, financial, and material resources within a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
You will drive service excellence and sustainable change, ensuring clinical practice aligns with national standards and organisational priorities and foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture that achieves outstanding outcomes for patients and staff.
The Hospitals
Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a 370-bed, level six tertiary teaching hospital located in the northern suburbs of Darwin. It serves as the principal referral centre for the Top End of the Northern Territory, providing a wide range of acute and specialist medical services to urban, regional, and remote communities. RDH is affiliated with Flinders University, Charles Darwin University, the Menzies School of Health Research, and the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre. The hospital has nine operating theatres.
Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is a 116-bed facility located 20 kilometres south of Darwin. Operating as an extension of RDH, PRH provides sub-acute and surgical services with four operating theatres.
Together, RDH and PRH perform over 20,000 complex procedures each year, delivering high-quality surgical care across one of Australia’s most diverse and challenging healthcare environments.
About you
To be successful you will have:
- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
- Proven high-level leadership and management skills, including strategic thinking, change management, and fostering a positive team culture with a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to analyse service performance and implement evidence-based initiatives to improve outcomes, efficiency, and staff practices.
- Strong communication skills to build relationships, manage conflict, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of social and cultural factors influencing healthcare delivery for diverse communities.
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice in Perioperative Nursing or related area.
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Retention bonus
- Salary packaging
- 12% superannuation
- Up to $1,724 leave loading
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation support
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
- Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Natalie Hannell on 08 8922 9225 [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 1036
Closing date: 02/12/2025
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government, please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=334178
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.
Nurse Level 2 – Remuneration Package $88,373 - $116,920
Locations – Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy
Are you an experienced Perioperative Nurse interested in exploring the Northern Territory with the flexibility to pick and choose where you work for short placements? NT Health has the option of Casual Locum/Travel Nurse.
Information and benefits:
- Casual 12 month contract
- No set rotations i.e. not a FIFO model with set ‘swings’
- Placement duration of 4 weeks at minimum target roster hours 0.84 FTE or above
- Opportunity to work at multiple hospitals across the NT
- Return airfares paid once per placement. If driving to NT, Nurses/Midwives can be reimbursed for travel expenses.
- Waivered or subsidised accommodation available (options vary per location)
To apply simply submit your application in full here https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=307605 selecting 'casual locum/travel Nurse/Midwife' as your preferred work arrangement.
You can also read the Casual Locum/Travel Nursing/Midwifery Workforce (N1/N2) Guideline (attached in the above link) for more information.