Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Registered Nurse – Operating Theatre

Join Our Perioperative Team at Central Gippsland Health

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for perioperative nursing? We're looking for a motivated and patient-focused nurse to join our friendly and supportive Operating Theatre team at Central Gippsland Health (CGH) on a permanent part-time basis.

Working across a diverse range of specialties, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while supporting each other to learn, grow and succeed. At CGH, we believe we're Better Together.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within our Perioperative Services team, you'll contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care across a variety of surgical specialties. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development and teamwork are highly valued.

Key responsibilities would be:

• Provide high-quality nursing care across Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics and/or Recovery.
• Deliver patient-centred care across a broad range of surgical specialties including:
  • Endoscopy
  • Orthopaedics
  • General Surgery
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology
  • Gynaecology
  • Dental
  • Obstetrics
  • Paediatrics
  • Urology
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager and the perioperative team to promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Participate in the on-call roster.
• Contribute positively to service improvement and organisational change initiatives.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to perform well in busy, high-pressure environments.
• Previous experience in Perioperative, Anaesthetic and/or Recovery nursing (preferred).

Why Join Central Gippsland Health?

At CGH, you'll become part of a welcoming team that genuinely supports one another. We are committed to creating a positive workplace where staff feel valued, connected and empowered to grow their careers.

Our benefits include:

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Active Social Club.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive team culture that embraces collaboration and continuous learning.

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health is the major provider of health and aged care services across Wellington Shire, delivering integrated care across our Sale, Maffra and Heyfield campuses.

As a leading regional health service, we provide:

• Emergency and critical care services.
• Neonatal critical care.
• Three operating theatres and a Day Procedure Unit.
• Oncology and dialysis services.
• Rehabilitation and sub-acute care.
• A broad range of medical, surgical and specialist services.

CGH is also a recognised teaching hospital affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health, supporting the education and development of future healthcare professionals.

Why Choose Sale?

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your current resume.
• A cover letter.
• A statement addressing the Selection Criteria, including your qualifications, experience, and the Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements outlined in the Position Description.

To obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact the Human Resources team on (03) 5143 8530 or email hradmin@cghs.com.au.

For further information about the role, please contact:

Mauricio Yanez
Perioperative Services Manager
Phone: (03) 5143 8780
Email: ORNUM@cghs.com.au

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Central Gippsland Health is committed to providing a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.