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Registered Nurse - Operating Suite

Job Requisition ID:  8749
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date:  4 Aug 2026

 

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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About Us
Casey Hospital's Operating Suite comprises six operating theatres and two procedure rooms, delivering care to both adult and paediatric patients across a diverse range of elective and emergency surgical services.
Our specialties include:
  • General Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery and Endoscopy
  • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
  • Urology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Robotics
As our surgical services continue to expand, you'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while developing your skills across a broad clinical caseload.
About the Role
Join our experienced Perioperative Services team at Casey Hospital and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care across a broad range of surgical specialties.
We have fixed-term parental leave opportunities available for experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses, with both full-time (76 hours per fortnight) and part-time positions available.
These roles operates on a rotating Monday to Sunday roster, including weekends, on-call requirements and 10-hour shifts.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative journey. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture where education, professional development and continuous learning are strongly supported.
About You
You are an experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering safe, patient-centred care. Whether your expertise is in Anaesthetics/PACU or you are Dual Skilled, you enjoy working collaboratively, supporting your colleagues and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Applications are encouraged from nurses with experience in either specialty, with dual-skilled clinicians highly regarded.
To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, essential
  • Demonstrated experience in Perioperative Nursing within Anaesthetics/PACU and/or Scrub/Scout, essential
  • Experience working across a rotating roster, including weekends, on-call and night duty.
  • Paediatric Anaesthetics and PACU experience (highly regarded).
  • A commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • A commitment to education, mentoring and supporting colleagues.
  • Experience participating in quality improvement activities, clinical audits and local service initiatives.
  • Current Working with Children Check.
  • Australian working rights.
In Return
When you join, you'll become part of a supportive and high-performing Perioperative team that values collaboration, learning and innovation.
You'll enjoy:
  • Working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Comprehensive orientation and ongoing education opportunities.
  • Access to a wide range of professional development and career progression pathways.
  • Opportunities to broaden your clinical experience across multiple surgical specialties.
  • A positive workplace culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Being part of a service committed to delivering exceptional care for our community.

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Jess Cranston, Nurse Manager on 0438 946 519.

Position Description can be found here

 

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

 

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: Tuesday 18th August 2026

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