Specialties · Sydney

Nursing Jobs in Sydney: Theatre & Perioperative.

UK theatre and perioperative nurses transfer their skills very well to Sydney’s hospital environment. Whether your background is in general theatre, cardiac, endoscopy, or anaesthetics, we have placements suited to your experience.

Scrub · Scout · Anaesthetics · PACU UK & Irish nurses welcomed
Areas we place

Sub-specialties and areas we place.

We place nurses across all of the following areas within theatre & perioperative. If your specialty is listed below, we would love to hear from you.

Scrub / Scout
Core theatre role. Strong demand across a range of surgical specialities in Sydney hospitals.
Anaesthetic Nursing
Direct care and monitoring experience in anaesthetic rooms required.
Recovery / PACU
Post-anaesthesia care with airway management skills valued.
Endoscopy
Decontamination procedures and scope-handling experience required.
Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
Cardiac cath lab and interventional cardiology experience required.
What you need

What you need to work in this specialty.

Requirement Detail
Minimum experience Post-graduate experience in a perioperative setting required. Specialty-specific experience required for Anaesthetics, PACU, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Cath Lab roles.
Pre-arrival certifications Some facilities require specific equipment competencies — confirmed at placement.
Orientation period Orientation will vary between sites and role.
AHPRA registration Required before starting work. We can provide guidance and support throughout the AHPRA process.
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Requirements vary by facility. Specific certification and competency requirements differ between hospitals and roles. Get in touch and we will give you an accurate picture based on your background.
Current demand

Current demand in Sydney.

Theatre and Perioperative nurses are in consistent demand across Sydney’s hospital network.
Particularly strong demand for Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics, and PACU roles. We place nurses across the full perioperative pathway — from anaesthetic rooms to theatres to recovery.

UK and Irish theatre and perioperative nurses are welcomed in Sydney. What matters is your AHPRA registration, your specialty experience, and your right to work in Australia. Get in touch and we will match you to the right facility.

Other specialties

Explore other specialty areas.

We place nurses across nine specialty areas in Sydney and Regional NSW. If Theatre & Perioperative is not your background, find your specialty below.

Acute Care → Critical Care → Aged Care → Midwifery → Paediatrics → NICU & SCN → Mental Health → Rural & Remote →

Ready to explore Theatre & Perioperative nursing in Sydney?

Get in touch with our UK office — no commitment, just a conversation about your background and what is available.

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