At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our dynamic team to provide exceptional perioperative care in a variety of surgical settings.
- Company: Western Health, a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's diverse community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible work options, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with perioperative experience and excellent clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8324
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Ongoing
Salary: RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Are you a passionate nurse with specialised theatre expertise? Step into a fulfilling career journey with Western Health's Perioperative Services – Anaesthetics, Scrub Scout and PACU. Become a part of our devoted, multidisciplinary Perioperative team as a skilled and experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurse and embrace the diversity of surgical patients and their Perioperative and Peri-anaesthetic journey.
Ensure safe and high quality, evidence-based patient care is planned and delivered that is in line with Western Health values (Cares - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety), policies and procedures. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best care for patients. Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork.
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute hospital setting.
- Possess excellent Perioperative clinical skills relevant to the campuses you are applying for.
- A commitment to high quality, safe person-centred care.
- Must be available on a 7-day rotating roster (including weekend, afternoon and night shifts).
- A Post-graduate qualification in Perioperative or Peri-Anaesthetic nursing is highly desirable.
Joan Kirner Theatre:
Seeking Registered Nurses with Anaesthetics & PACU, Scrub/Scout experience who are able to work in both areas of theatre. The Joan Kirner Women and Children's (JKWC) Operating Suite features four advanced operating rooms and a procedure room, delivering care for elective and emergency cases, including diverse day and multi-day procedures.
About you:
- A minimum of two years’ full-time or equivalent peri-operative experience.
- Recent experience in an operating suite instrument/circulating or anaesthetic/PACU experience.
- Experience across obstetrics, gynaecology, plastic, orthopaedic, ENT and general surgery for both adult and paediatric patients is highly desired.
Footscray Theatre:
Now part of the Peri-operative Services Precinct (PSP) and provides 24-hour emergency and diagnostic services, as well as an elective surgery program from Monday to Friday.
About you:
- A minimum of three years’ full-time or equivalent peri-operative experience in minor and major surgery.
- Recent experience in an operating suite instrument/circulating or anaesthetic/PACU experience.
- Experience in orthopaedic, urology, faciomaxillary, ENT, vascular, neurosurgery, and general and colorectal surgery is highly desired.
- Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance.
Perioperative Pool Services:
Our Peri-Op Pool nurses work across all Western Health Operating Theatres – Sunshine, Joan Kirner, Footscray, Williamstown, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury (Day Procedure only). By joining our Pool service, you will benefit from permanent working hours with the flexibility to work in multiple operating theatre settings.
About you:
- A minimum of two years’ full-time or equivalent peri-operative experience in minor and major surgery.
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions. More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development:
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion:
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment:
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact? Closing date: 11:59pm on 18 November 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit’s Recruitment Team via RecruitNMWU@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
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