Make a Difference in Surgical Care – Pre-Admission Nurse, 0.2 EFT (Thursdays) | Fixed Term to Feb 2026
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position
About Department
The Pre-Admission Clinic plays a key role in preparing patients for surgery, ensuring they are supported through their surgical journey with assessment, education, referrals and coordination of care. The team works collaboratively with patients, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care.
About the Role
As the Pre-Admission Nurse, you will provide evidence-based nursing care to patients preparing for surgery. You will coordinate assessments, undertake discharge planning, provide patient education and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
Duties
* Undertake pre-operative nursing assessments and screening in line with CGH policies
* Educate patients and carers on their surgical journey, discharge planning and support services
* Facilitate and coordinate diagnostic tests, referrals, and follow-up as required
* Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to ensure safe and effective care
* Complete clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* Demonstrated clinical experience in pre-admission, perioperative, or acute care nursing
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and families
* Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
Benefits
* Salary packaging
* Employee Assistance Program
* Social Club
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter including qualifications & experience to your application
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at
For questions regarding the position, contact Nurse Unit Manager (Perioperative), Mauricio Yanez at
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.