Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

EAP

Wellbeing programs

Gym membership discounts

Social club

Diversity support

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking Registered Nurses for roles in the Operating Theatre, PACU and Anaesthetics teams in Wangaratta. You must be currently registered and have perioperative nursing experience, with excellent interpersonal and team skills to deliver high-quality perioperative care.

Roles are part-time, fixed-term contracts with up to 80 hours per fortnight. Applications close on 25 October 2026, with all standard vaccination requirements and PD as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration in Australia.
• Recent perioperative nursing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in Operating Theatre, PACU and Anaesthetics teams.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary clinical staff to ensure safe delivery of perioperative care.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contracts
• Up to 80 hours per fortnight
• Enquiries for casual contracts are also welcome

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to apply for a position in our Operating Theatre, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Anaesthetics team. The successful applicant will require current registration, recent perioperative nursing experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team to provide quality care to our patients.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Naomi Piazza on [phone]
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• Applications close Sunday, 25th of October 2026

Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement’s closing date.

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on [phone]