Registered Nurse - Instrument/Circulating Theatre Nurse (518390L51)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 25 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Main Theatres at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a dynamic perioperative service comprising 14 operating theatres and supporting a broad range of surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Plastics, Burns, Urology, General Surgery, Upper GI, Ear, nose, throat, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma. The service delivers complex elective and emergency surgical care, including highly specialised and tertiary-level procedures.

The Role

The primary purpose of the Instrument/Circulating Theatre Nurse is:

• to strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patient/clients, their families and other health professionals.
• an integral part of the multidisciplinary perioperative team. The primary focus of the theatre nurse is to provide safe quality evidence-based care for patients during the intraoperative phase of the surgical journey.
• Participate as a scrubbed member of the team to prepare, handle, check and record instruments and sundries in accordance with theatre protocols, maintain aseptic technique and comply with infection prevention and control protocols at all times.
• Participate as a circulating member of the team, ensuring that the sterile field is maintained, and assisting the instrument nurse in their duties.
• to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) professional standards, Australian College of Operation Room Nurses (ACORN) Standards for Perioperative Nursing and applicable standards of the AS/NZS 4187.
• Participate and contribute to a learning environment, through continuing education and professional development.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team!

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Previous experience in surgical instrument/circulating nursing roles
• Relevant Post Graduate Qualification

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 518390 Registered Nurse - Instrument-Circulating Theatre Nurse G3-4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kate Masters

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 0418 386 169

Email address: [email protected]

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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