Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Northeast Health; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave (+ additional for

Weekend shift allowance

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta invites applications from registered nurses to join our Operating Theatre, PACU and Anaesthetics teams. A current RN registration and perioperative experience are essential, with a strong focus on teamwork and delivering high-quality patient care.

This part-time, fixed-term position offers up to 80 hours per fortnight and welcomes casual contracts as well, in a region renowned for its outdoor scenery and community access.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with perioperative experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to deliver quality patient care in operating theatre settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Operating Theatre, PACU and Anaesthetics teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of perioperative services.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Current registration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) registration

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:

• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended


• 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