As an organisation we have a explicit focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home.
Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health offers an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to advance their careers through the **** STEP Program in Perioperative Nursing.This introductory program provides a supportive environment where nurses can develop foundational perioperative nursing skills through a combination of theoretical education and hands‐on clinical experience.
Participants will gain exposure to a diverse range of surgical procedures and patient care settings, while being guided by experienced educators and clinical mentors committed to fostering professional growth and development.Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.Services are provided through our six main campuses:Northern Hospital EppingBundoora CentreCraigieburn Community HospitalMernda Community HospitalKilmore District Hospital.In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.About the Role:Northern Health Surgical Services Division provides care for Melbourne's Northern community across a broad range of surgical specialties.
Following a recent expansion of services to meet increasing surgical demand, Northern Heath now has 16 operating suites.Across three campuses based in Epping, Broadmeadows and Kilmore,



our surgical services cover:OrthopaedicsPlasticsUrologyGynaecology and obstetricsPaediatricsENTVascular and EndovascularOphthalmologyAbout the program:This program is designed as an introduction to perioperative nursing practice and includes rotations through:Intraoperative Nursing (scrub/scout)Program highlights:Commencement in early February ****.Employment with Northern Health on a 12-month contract at 70 hours per fortnightBased primarily at the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre, with rotation opportunities at Epping and Kilmore Operating suitesDesigned to be a pathway to postgraduate perioperative studiesComprehensive support from experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Support Nurses, and Perioperative staff.A day in the life of a Perioperative STEP Student:As a STEP student you will:Prepare, assess, care for and advocate for patients throughout their perioperative journeyDevelop technical skills in airway management, patient assessment, surgical asepsis, assisting surgical teams, risk identification and mitigation, and management of the deteriorating patientBuild non-technical skills in communication, teamwork and situational awareness, while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary teamsGain clinical exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties and patient presentationsApply and expand your knowledge through a structured and supported learning programReceive regular clinical support, coaching and feedback from Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Support Nurses and Perioperative Nursing team.To be successful in this role you will have:Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience as a Registered NursePrevious perioperative experience (desirable but not essential)Availability to start in first week of February ****Ability to work 10-hour shiftsCommitment to completing the full 12-month supported program including all theoretical and clinical requirements,Highly motivated and genuine willingness to learn.Ability to work rotating roster including weekends, day and evening shiftsFor further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact:Jo Bosworth, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator ******
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📌 2027 Step Perioperative Nursing Program (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne