Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres

Operating Theatre | Western District Health Service

- Fixed Term Part Time | 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight) | 12 Month Contract
- Hamilton, Victoria
- Registered Nurse Grade 2 (Years 2–8)
- $43.81 - $54.40 per hour (dependant on experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
- Join a supportive perioperative team delivering high-quality surgical care across our rural region

Grow your perioperative nursing career in a supportive and diverse theatre environment

Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse Grade 2 – Operating Theatres to join our perioperative team on a 12-month fixed-term part-time basis (0.8 EFT).

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of perioperative specialties while developing your skills within a supportive team culture. The role provides exposure across Instrument and Circulating, Anaesthetics, Recovery and Preadmission, offering variety, professional growth and ongoing learning opportunities.

Whether you're looking for a lifestyle change, a new clinical challenge or the opportunity to work within a close-knit rural health service, we'd love to hear from you.

Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

Successful applicants relocating to the region may have access to:

- Short-term shared accommodation to support your transition to the region
- Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
- Support to establish local networks and community connections
- Guidance and support as you settle into your recent role and community
- A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you feel at home

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

Hamilton offers affordable living, excellent schools, short commute times and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's spectacular southwest coastline.

To explore the region, visit:



https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What You'll Be Doing

Perioperative Nursing Care

Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care that supports positive surgical outcomes and excellent patient experiences.

Diverse Clinical Practice

Work across Instrument and [JB1] Circulating, Anaesthetics, Recovery and Preadmission areas according to demonstrated skills, experience and competence.

Patient & Family Partnership

Support patients and their families throughout the surgical journey while ensuring care remains individualised and person-centred.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and multidisciplinary team members to provide high-quality perioperative care.

Clinical Leadership

Provide support and guidance to colleagues and students while acting as a positive role model within the clinical environment.

Quality & Safety

Participate in quality improvement activities, risk management, accreditation processes and the ongoing review of clinical practice.

What You Bring

- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Perioperative nursing experience
- Experience working with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making capability
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we pride ourselves on strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred,



high-quality healthcare across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy, we are committed to creating Australia's healthiest rural community.

What We Offer

- Salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave entitlements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Exposure across multiple perioperative specialties
- Supportive and collaborative perioperative team
- Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
- Assistance connecting with long-term housing opportunities
- Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
- Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

Interested?

For more information, view the Position Description: Link

For a confidential discussion, contact: Nina Bailey, Theatre Nurse Unit Manager on 03 •••• •372 or ••••@wdhs.net

How to Apply

To apply via our careers page, commence your application by completing the form below and selecting Next to continue.

If applying through SEEK, simply click Apply and follow the prompts.

Applications must include:

- A current resume
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close: 11th of November 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on ••••@wdhs.net.

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.

📌 Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
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