POSITION STATUS: Part-Time Permanent

HOURS: 16 hours per fortnight (0.2 EFT)

CLASSIFICATION: Clinical Support Nurse (RN28)

The team at Benalla Health are seeking a suitably qualified Clinical Support Nurse within Peri-Operative Services.

Benalla Health offers a working environment that encourages professional development and embraces the concept of work/life balance, whilst striving for excellence.

About The Role

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will support clinicians across Anaesthetics, Scrub/Scout, Recovery and Day Procedure Services. You will play a key role in developing staff capability, supporting orientation and competency programs, promoting evidence-based practice, and helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and hands-on support to perioperative nursing staff.
- Support nurses transitioning into perioperative practice through coaching and clinical supervision.
- Facilitate orientation, competency development and workforce capability programs.
- Promote compliance with ACORN Standards and NSQHS Standards.
- Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation readiness and patient safety initiatives.
- Role model contemporary, evidence-based perioperative nursing practice.

Why choose Benalla Health? Benalla Health is an organisation dedicated to providing a wide range of services that prioritise optimal care and overall wellbeing for our consumers in the rural community. Our commitment to "Best Care, Every Person, Every Time" is deeply ingrained in our organisation, ensuring that our values of Respect, Empathy, Excellence, Compassion, and Accountability are upheld by both our staff and consumers. Collaboration is at the heart of Benalla Health, with a team of just over 300 staff members.



We believe that by working together within our teams and the community, we can deliver the best outcomes for our consumers. When you join Benalla Health, you become part of a vibrant and diverse work environment and community that celebrates individuality and inclusivity.

Looking to move?

Located 200kms north of Melbourne, Benalla offers a diverse range of attractions and experiences. It is an ideal destination for wine lovers and winter sports enthusiasts alike. Benalla is also famous for its vibrant arts scene, with the Benalla Art Gallery and the town itself boasting stunning street art and captivating silo art.

Overall, Benalla provides a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exciting activities, making it an appealing destination for those making a career change.

Why you will love it here!

- Career development and opportunities to help reach your career goals, including training that delves into your chosen specialty.
- Flexible work practices to help create the work life balance you need including 5 weeks annual leave and an chance to substitute public holidays.
- Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging opportunities including the Remote Area Benefit available to those living and working within 40km of Benalla
- Strong sense of community, inclusivity and a values driven team destined to deliver the best outcomes.
- A country lifestyle close to the Alpine Region

The successful applicant (upon appointment) will undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Check for pre-employment safety screening purposes. Benalla Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to Child Safety. This includes establishing and maintaining child safe and child friendly environments.

For more information regarding this position please contact Gemma Howe - Nurse Unit Manager; Peri-Operative Services on (03) 5761 4222

Applications close on the 12/11/2026

📌 Clinical Support Nurse - Peri-Operative Services (Benalla)
🏢 Benalla Health
📍 Benalla