Enrolled Nurse - Perioperative Department

John Fawkner Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to work across hospitals

Discounted health insurance

Continuing professional development

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital in Melbourne seeks an Enrolled Nurse for the Perioperative Department. You will join a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, patient-centred nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with opportunities to apply your perioperative knowledge.

The role emphasises clinical assessment, care planning and continuous improvement, with flexible shifts Mon-Sat and commitment to safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in perioperative care preferred.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care under supervision.
• Contribute to patient assessment, planning and review of care.
• Utilise EMR and clinical systems to document care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Registered Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enrolled Nurse - Perioperative Department

At John Fawkner Private Hospital, our Enrolled Nurses play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and creating positive experiences for patients, families, and colleagues. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse while contributing to outstanding clinical outcomes and an industry-leading patient experience.

About the Role

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will be a caring and adaptable healthcare professional committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team, you will use your strong clinical assessment, communication and decision-making skills to provide exceptional patient experiences while contributing to positive health outcomes. You will build trusted relationships with patients, families, VMOs and colleagues, demonstrating a collaborative approach, professional integrity and a strong focus on safety. The successful candidates will bring experience in patient assessment, care planning and clinical evaluation, along with a commitment to continuous improvement, quality care and inclusive healthcare practices.

• Qualifications as an Enrolled Nurse
• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA with no restrictions
• Perioperative experience as an Enrolled Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge in Scrub Scout | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy
• Flexibility to work different shifts from Monday to Saturday
• Understanding of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Knowledge of Enrolled Nurse standards of practice and code of conduct
• Competency using clinical and administrative systems, including EMR and Microsoft Office applications

About us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is located in the northwest of Melbourne. With 186 registered beds, a 12 cubicle Emergency Department, 5 operating theatres, 12 bed critical care complex and busy Day Procedure Unit the hospital provides a wide range of services to its community. The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine, oncology, cardiology, urology, plastic surgery, ENT and gynaecology.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.

Applications close: 17/11/2026

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.