Graduate Peri-Operative Registered Nurse Program

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a diverse career in Peri-Operative nursing at a leading regional hospital? Join the dedicated team of Nurses at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Located in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health's Graduate Peri-Operative Nursing Program is a fixed term, part time position for 18 months. Intake for the Graduate Program is in January and July of 2026. Positions in the Graduate Peri-Operative Nursing Program include: 

18 months onsite at LRH:

• Six (6) months in surgical nursing.
• Twelve (12) months in Peri-Operative Suite.

Throughout our Graduate Peri-Operative Nursing Program, you will participate in a robust orientation program and further study days, helping you to consolidate your learning from your Undergraduate studies. You will be supported by the Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program Coordinator, the Education and Training Unit (ETU) and the wider LRH team. The wage will be in accordance with the relevant EBA.  

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Eligibility to participate in a Graduate Nurse Program. 
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian 'Permanent Residency status' or Australian trained temporary resident who hold a current Australian Working Rights Visa.
• Not previously participated in a Graduate Nurse or Graduate Nurse/Midwifery Program at a Hospital/Health Service.
• A (or is able to obtain) National Police Record Check and a Working with Children Check. 
• An up-to-date flu vaccination or willingness to obtain prior to commencing. 
   

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
   

Interested, but want more information about this exciting opportunity? We encourage you to contact Erin Brinsmead, Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program Coordinator on (03) 5173 8598 or Erin.Brinsmead@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
 

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter outlining reasons for wanting to join our Per-Operative team, current resume, Academic Transcript (this does not require certification) and two (2) complete (formative and summative) ANSAT.
Application close: 13th July 2025. 


Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au