Registered Nurse -Perioperative Unit

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 and experienced Registered Nurse to fill a new position within our Perioperative Unit.

This position is required to provide additional perioperative workforce capacity and maintain minimum safe staffing levels of five nurses per theatre session. As the role is aligned to existing theatre sessions, applicants must be available to work the advertised EFT in addition to current theatre commitments. Applications from staff seeking to transfer existing theatre EFT into this position will not be considered, as this would not increase theatre staffing capacity.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of GENCA (Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia) standards and guidelines.
• Apply nursing knowledge and skills to ensure a safe environment for perioperative patients and the healthcare team, including knowledge of the Australian College of Operating Nurses (ACORN) Standards for Perioperative Nursing in Australia.
• Current competency in Basic Life Support. Advanced Life Support competency preferred.
• Demonstrate willingness to undertake relevant training / course to develop skills and acquire knowledge and ability to participate in the Performance Appraisal.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist in the processing of reusable medical devices with knowledge of the AS/NZS 5369: 2023.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Work within scope of practice according to qualifications and APHRA registration is applicable. Recent experience desired.
• Work according to the conduct and policies of SGH.
• Current Registration with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse
• Ability to provide evidence based perioperative nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to be flexible with rosters and on call shifts to provide an emergency caesarean theatre team.
• Ability to rotate through various perioperative roles of instrument, circulating and post anaesthetic care unit in accordance with ACORN standards, within scope of practice and under RN supervision.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
• Preferred 2 years post initial registration as a Registered Nurse / Midwife, but not essential.

Enquires to the Nurse Unit Manager, Fiona Brown on ***********@sghs.com.au or phone [phone]

Applications must include:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description

SGH is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

• SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.