• Casual Appointment
• Competitive hourly rates (inclusive of casual loading) + superannuation
• Location: University of Western Australia (Crawley Campus) – Class B Day Hospital

About the area

The University of Western Australia Day Hospital (UWADH) delivers high-quality, patient-centred surgical services within a specialist academic health environment.

Focused on foot and ankle surgical care, the service provides a unique setting where clinical excellence meets education, supporting both patient outcomes and the development of future surgical professionals.

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary perioperative team committed to safety, innovation and best practice across the surgical journey.

About the opportunity

We are seeking experienced Perioperative Nurses to join UWADH on a casual basis, offering flexible shifts.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses who thrive in a high-performing surgical environment and are looking for flexibility in their working arrangements.

You will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care across a range of perioperative settings, including:

• Pre-admission, admission and discharge
• Scrub/Scout roles
• Recovery / Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

• Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetic teams and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in supporting positive patient outcomes and seamless surgical care.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Essential:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Police Clearance
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Demonstrated perioperative nursing experience
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance and quality care
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts in a casual capacity

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing
• Experience across multiple perioperative specialties
• Advanced Life Support (ALS1) certification

 Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. 

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Crystie Ettridge, Director of Nursing at crystie.ettridge@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Email a CV, cover letter outlining your perioperative experience & a copy of any relevant qualifications and registrations (max. 1 page) expressing your interest and suitability to crystie.ettridge@uwa.edu.au before Sunday June 28 2026.

Applications will be retained on our casual register for 12 months. Should an opportunity arise matching your skills and experience, you will be contacted by the relevant work area

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.