Perioperative Nurse - Flexible OR Support & On-Call Roles

Gippsland Health Alliance; Foster; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Short-term accommodation available

Job summary

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Perioperative Unit to strengthen theatre staffing and safety. The role requires availability to work the advertised EFT in addition to current theatre commitments.

Applicants should hold current ANMB/APRHA registration and demonstrate knowledge of ACORN standards, infection prevention, BLS and ideally ALS. Flexible rosters and on‑call shifts may be necessary to support emergency theatres.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse.
• Capable of perioperative nursing care within ACORN standards.
• Basic Life Support current; Advanced Life Support preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and participate in the Performance Appraisal.
• Flexibility with rosters and on‑call shifts for emergency theatre coverage.
• Experience in infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care and support to the theatre team.
• Rotate through instrument, circulating and post‑anaesthetic care unit roles as per ACORN.
• Assist in processing reusable medical devices per AS/NZS 5369:2023.
• Maintain infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Work within scope of practice with APHRA registration.

Skills

GENCA standards

BLS

ACLS

infection control

communication

teamwork

quality improvement

roster flexibility

RN supervision

Education

AP RH registration (ANWB/APHRA)

Job description

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to join the Perioperative Unit to strengthen theatre staffing and safety. The role requires availability to work the advertised EFT in addition to current theatre commitments.

Applicants should hold current ANMB/APRHA registration and demonstrate knowledge of ACORN standards, infection prevention, BLS and ideally ALS. Flexible rosters and on‑call shifts may be necessary to support emergency theatres.