Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation.

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About Us

Dandenong Hospital has 8 Operating Theatres and cater for a wide variety of surgical specialities including orthopaedics, plastics, and obstetrics, and gynaecology, ENT, colorectal, maxillofacial and general procedures. With co-located medical and post-surgical wards, we support our patients through their stay at Monash Health.

Looking to grow our dedicated & knowledgeable team, we are wanting you to bring your demonstrated skills and experience with a theatre-based skillset to look after our special patients.

Taking a team focus on delivery of care, our primary focus is on a patient’s safe journey through theatre. We have a strong education focus and encourage staff to further develop their skills, along with being a part of a friendly environment to work in.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses with demonstrated skills in Scrub/Scout, anaesthetics or with dual skills to support our busy Theatres.



You will work closely to directly support our professional multidisciplinary team and ensure the safety of our patients at one of their most vulnerable states.

We currently have both Full Time and Part time opportunities available, in both Fixed Term and Ongoing capacities.

About You:

With a caring and engaging manner, you bring a genuine interest and passion of Perioperative nursing. Safety is paramount in this role whilst we advocate for patients in their most vulnerable state.

- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and medical staff to support procedures
- Utilise strong communication skills and specialist nursing knowledge
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration
- Access resources to further develop surgical nursing and leadership skills
- Role model nursing excellence while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

What You Need:

- Proven and extensive clinical experience within Anaesthetics/Recovery/Scrub/Scout (essential)
- Further studies; Post graduate qualifications to perioperative nursing and advanced nursing care (desirable)
- Current AHPRA registration
- Working with Children’s Check
- Relevant working rights to Australia

In Return: As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
- Supportive team environment – work within a cooperative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation,



compassion, and excellence.
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out Sophie Seteli, Interim Nurse Manager - Theatre on [email protected] Position Description can be found here

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 27th November 2026

📌 Registered Nurses - Theatre (Clayton)
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