2027 STEP: Perioperative Nursing Residency (12 Mo)

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health is offering a 12-month Fixed Term Part Time STEP program in Perioperative Nursing, commencing early February 2027. The program provides a structured pathway with hands-on clinical experience across multiple campuses including Broadmeadows, Epping and Kilmore.

As a STEP student, you will rotate through Anaesthesia, PACU, Intraoperative, Endoscopy and Admissions; you will be supported by Clinical Nurse Educators and perioperative staff while developing both technical and

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year acute care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Perioperative experience desirable but not essential.
• Availability to start in first week of February 2027.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts.
• Willingness to rotate rosters including weekends, day and evening shifts.
• Commitment to completing the full 12-month program including theory and clinical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assess, care for and advocate for patients throughout the perioperative journey.
• Develop skills in airway management, patient assessment, asepsis, assisting surgical teams, risk identification and mitigation.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Northern Health is offering a 12-month Fixed Term Part Time STEP program in Perioperative Nursing, commencing early February 2027. The program provides a structured pathway with hands-on clinical experience across multiple campuses including Broadmeadows, Epping and Kilmore.

As a STEP student, you will rotate through Anaesthesia, PACU, Intraoperative, Endoscopy and Admissions; you will be supported by Clinical Nurse Educators and perioperative staff while developing both technical and