Registered Nurse - Theatres and Procedure Rooms

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About the Role:

We are seeking to fill multiple roles for experienced Registered Nurses with demonstrated skills in Scrub/Scout or with dual skills to support our busy Theatres. You will work closely to directly support our professional multidisciplinary team and ensure the safety of our patients at one of their most vulnerable states. 

• Full Time and Part Time permanent positions available
  
  
  

About Us :

Dandenong Hospital has 8 Operating Theatres and cater for a wide variety of surgical specialities including orthopaedics, plastics, and obstetrics, and gynaecology, ENT, colorectal, maxillofacial and general procedures. With co-located medical and post-surgical wards, we support our patients through their stay at Monash Health.

Looking to grow our dedicated & knowledgeable team, we are wanting you to bring your demonstrated skills and experience with a theatre-based skillset to look after our special patients.

Taking a team focus on delivery of care, our primary focus is on a patient’s safe journey through theatre. We have a strong education focus and encourage staff to further develop their skills, along with being a part of a friendly environment to work in.

About You:

With a caring and engaging manner, you bring a genuine interest and passion of Perioperative nursing.  Safety is paramount in this role whilst we advocate for patients in their most vulnerable state.

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and medical staff to support procedures
• Utilise strong communication skills and specialist nursing knowledge
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration
• Access resources to further develop surgical nursing and leadership skills
• Role model nursing excellence while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

What You Need:

• Proven and extensive clinical experience within Anaesthetics/Recovery/Scrub/Scout (essential)
  
  
• Further studies; Post graduate qualifications to perioperative nursing and advanced nursing care (desirable)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Working with Children’s Check
• Relevant working rights to Australia
  
  
  

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
  
  
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nurse Manager , Kayla Draper on 0429 069 326.

Position Description can be found here

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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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: 2 January 2026