Perioperative (Registered Nurse)

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.

CGHS Registered Nurse Operating Theatre - Fixed Term Maternity Leave Coverage (18 months)

About Central Gippsland Health

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.

About Department

We have an exciting opportunity to come and join our join our dynamic Perioperative team in Sale Hospital.

We are looking for positive, motivated individual, with high attention to detail to join our great team in providing exceptional health service delivery. 

Our team strives to work to achieve the outcomes desired by the community whilst also supporting each other in an environment that is conducive to personal and team growth.  We have an active social Calendar and support each other in any way we can.  We work to the understanding that we are “Better Together”

 Key Responsibilities

• Duties will include all aspects of Scrub/Scout, Recovery and/or Anaesthetics Nursing
• Specialities include Endoscopy, Orthopaedic, General, ENT, Ophthalmology, gynaecology, Dental, Obstetrics, paediatrics and Urology.
• Supports the Nurse Unit Manager and the team to review and evaluate best practice, evidence based clinical care.
• Cover on call Roster
• Role models a positive vision for change and supports change management at both local and organisational level

 Skills & Experience

• Be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current Practicing Certificate
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency and commitment in complying with current standards of practice
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to respond appropriately to high pressure situations
• Facilitate and foster best practice and care delivery to our patients
• Previous experience and knowledge of Perioperative/Anaesthetic/Recovery room Nursing preferred

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Social Club

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

• Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description

 To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or hradmin@cghs.com.au 

For questions regarding the position, Perioperative Services Manager Mauricio Yanez on 03 5143 8780  or ORNUM@cghs.com.au

 All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

 At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.