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)
$***** - $***** 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 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 setting.
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 career 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
Interested?
Applications close: 11th of November ****
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.
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Operating Theatres (Hamilton)
🏢 Western District Health Service
📍 Hamilton