Registered Nurse (Theatre Set Up)

Knox Private Hospital | Full-Time Permanent Opportunity

Looking to combine your theatre experience with a role that is both hands-on and vital to patient care? Join our dynamic Perioperative team at Knox Private Hospital and play a key role in supporting life-changing surgical procedures.

Why Join Us?

✅ Full-time permanent position with job security
✅ Work in a state-of-the-art 15 theatre complex
✅ Discounted private health insurance
✅ Exclusive retail discounts and Gym Passport access
✅ Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
✅ Be part of a supportive and collaborative theatre team

About Knox Private Hospital

Located in Wantirna, Knox Private Hospital is a fully accredited 334-bed tertiary facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including Emergency, Medical, Surgical, Cardiac and Critical Care services.

Our modern perioperative department features 15 theatres, including a dedicated Day Procedure Centre and Hybrid Theatre, supporting a diverse range of specialties including:

-       Cardiac

-       Orthopaedics

-       Neurosurgery

-       General & Colorectal Surgery

-       Bariatric & Liver Surgery

-       Endoscopy

-       Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

-       ENT

-       Vascular

-       Gynaecology

-       Urology

-       Paediatrics

This diverse case mix offers a rewarding and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse (Theatre Set Up), you will play an integral role in ensuring our operating theatres are prepared and equipped to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

-       Preparing surgical instruments and operating theatre setups for scheduled procedures

-       Supporting efficient theatre operations through inventory management and stock control

-       Liaising closely with clinical teams regarding list changes and additional cases

-       Rotating and checking consumable stock to maintain compliance and availability

-       Managing and storing sterilised instruments and equipment

-       Contributing to a safe, organised and efficient perioperative environment

About You

You are a proactive and organised Registered Nurse who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards.

To be successful, you will have:

·       Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

·       Previous operating theatre experience (12 months desirable)

·       Strong organisational and time-management skills

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

·       A commitment to delivering outstanding patient care

·       The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Why Healthscope?

At Healthscope, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Australia's only national private hospital operator, we are committed to supporting our teams to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference every day.

When you join our Community of Care, you'll enjoy:

·       Continuous education, training and professional development

·       Career progression opportunities across the Healthscope network

·       Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals

·       Discounted health insurance for eligible employees

·       A culture that values teamwork, wellbeing and recognition

We celebrate success, support one another through challenges and empower our people to deliver exceptional care to every patient, every day.

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.

Applications close: 7th October 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au 

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay range between $41.90 and $53.70 + 12% Super)

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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