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 Perks
- 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 new 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.

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 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

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