Perioperative Services - Theatre SuitesPermanent Full Time (up to 76 hours), Part Time and Casual opportunities availableNurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement (classification is dependent upon qualification and experience)We currently have positions available within our busy Perioperative Services Department.
Our department caters to a broad range of surgical specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and Paediatric Surgery.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Perioperative Nurses to join our team.When working with us, you will be expected to:Cover morning and afternoon shifts: 0730 to 2100 Monday – Friday.Be on call one night per week (2100- 0730) and one weekend per month (Friday 2100 – Monday 0730).
Some sharing of the weekend call may be possible.Live within 20 minutes of the health service or stay nearby at your own cost when on call.
Applicants unable to fulfill the on-call requirements should not apply.All casual employees will be expected to complete all mandatory competencies and a performance appraisal annually.
Casuals are employed on an 'as needed' basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights, and weekends.
Casual positions do not include regular hours.We are seeking applicants with the following skills, experience, and knowledge:Current Registration with AHPRAPerioperative Post Graduate qualification (Desirable)Experience in Scrub/Scout & Anaesthetics/PACU (Highly Desirable)Ability to fulfill the on-call requirements (Mandatory)Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility and a commitment to a team approach to care deliveryIMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector require annual influenza vaccination (unless a valid exemption applies).
Evidence of vaccination or exemption will be required prior to commencement.About Our OrganisationThe West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a patient-focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care, and community health services to 45,000 people in the Baw Baw Shire and surrounding areas.
The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100 km east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group Staff Benefits IncludeFlexible working arrangementsProfessional development opportunitiesAccess to employee assistance programsSalary packaging optionsFree ParkingWorking with usAll appointments are subject to professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance, and a current Employee Working with Children Check.
All employees must have current entitlement to work in Australia.
A six-month probationary period applies to all new hires.Further Details And How To ApplyFurther details are available in the Position Description, depending on your qualifications and experience.
Applications must be submitted via SEEK, including a current CV, response to the selection criteria, and a covering letter.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide two professional referees.
For inquiries, contact Elise Parry, Deputy NUM Perioperative Services at 5623 0779, or Michelle McKimmie, Perioperative Services Nurse Unit at 5623 0777.Applications close on Sunday, 4th May 2025.As an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equity, we encourage applications from all community sectors, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and individuals with disabilities.As a Child Safe organisation, we promote the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities.
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