Enrolled Nurse - Perioperative Department

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance (non-casul

Continuous professional development

Flexibility to work across multiple医院

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital, part of Healthscope, is seeking a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join our Melbourne team. You will provide safe, patient-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities include clinical assessment, care planning and evaluation, and collaborating with VMOs and colleagues to deliver excellent patient experiences while upholding safety standards and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• Australian work rights
• Current registration as Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
• Perioperative experience as an Enrolled Nurse
• Clinical knowledge in scrub scout / anaesthetics / endoscopy
• Flexibility to work different shifts Monday–Saturday
• Understanding of NSQHS standards
• Knowledge of Enrolled Nurse standards of practice and code of conduct
• Competency using EMR and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform patient assessment, care planning and clinical evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support positive health outcomes.
• Contribute to high-quality patient experiences and safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Communication

Decision-making

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

AHPRA registration

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Essential Requirements

• Australian work rights
• 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.