Registered Nurse - Daylesford Perioperative Services

Central Highlands Rural Health Service; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse (Perioperative) for its Daylesford facility. The role supports a single operating theatre complex, focusing on Endoscopy, minor gynaecological and ophthalmic procedures.

Part-time, 0.3 EFT (24 hours per fortnight) with start in February 2027 and a fixed-term ending 30 June 2027. Ideal candidates will hold AHPRA registration, have ≥3 years perioperative experience across scrub/scout, anaesthetic and PACU roles, and a

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration required.
• Three years perioperative nursing experience with scrub/scout, anaesthetic and PACU roles.
• Postgraduate perioperative qualification desirable.
• Experience in pre-admission assessment and surgical liaison is advantageous.
• Self-directed, innovative and motivated with autonomous practice.
• Knowledge of NSQHSS and theatre processes; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality evidence-based perioperative nursing care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
• Maintain infection control standards and patient safety throughout procedures.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Perioperative nursing

Scrub/Scout, anaesthetic & PACU

NSQHSS knowledge

Infection control

Emergency response

Professional development

Education

Postgraduate perioperative nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Daylesford Perioperative Services

21h ago , from Central Highlands Rural Health Service

Central Highlands Rural Health is currently accepting applications for enthusiastic Registered Nurse's to join the Perioperative services department at Daylesford. Completed in 2024, the facility consists of a single operating theatre complex.

• Great work/life balance - no weekends, nights or on-call.
• Specialising in Endoscopy, minor gynaecological and ophthalmic and plastic surgery procedures.

Role Statement:

The Registered Nurse (Perioperative) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team who works to achieve a high standard of evidence-based nursing care to the patient/client and significant others for positive treatment outcomes.
You will undertake and contribute to the multidisciplinary assessment treatment and discharge planning of patients and assumes accountability and responsibility for his/her own practice based upon his/her level of educational preparation and competence.

About you:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• At least three years' experience as a perioperative nurse, with demonstrated competency across scrub/scout, anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU) roles. Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing desirable.
• Previous experience in pre-admission assessment and surgical liaison nursing is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, innovative and motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and under the direction of the NUM - Perioperative
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS)
• A comprehensive knowledge of operating theatre processes and procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical skills
• Ability to respond to appropriate emergency situations
• Understanding of the principles of infection control
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
• Scrub/scout experience in Ophthalmic surgery will be highly regarded.

Details of Appointment:

Part-time, fixed-term position. Two positions available, each at 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 EFT), commencing in February 2027 and concluding on 30 June 2027.Casual opportunties also available

Dependent on experience, as per award + superannuation

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.