Registered Nurse – Perioperative in Wangaratta

Part Time, Fixed Term Contracts Up to 80 hours per fortnight. Enquiries for casual contracts are also welcome.

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to apply for a position in our Operating Theatre, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Anaesthetics team.

The successful applicant will require current registration, recent perioperative nursing experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team to provide quality care to our patients.

Our Region: Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast. An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities. We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12. Our region is a popular destination year-round, boasting multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award-winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails, there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available.
• If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts.
• Option for full-time employees to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), well-being programs and discounted corporate gym membership.
• Social Club Benefits and support for our diverse workforce.

Applying for the role:

Enquiries can be made with Naomi Piazza. Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.

Position Description (PD) for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/. Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD. Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.

Applications close Sunday, 25th of October 2026. Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement’s closing date. NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please call the Recruitment Team.