- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Salary: RN Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
Are you a passionate nurse with specialised theatre expertise? Step into a fulfilling career journey with Western Health's Perioperative Services – Anaesthetics, Scrub Scout and PACU. Become a part of our devoted, multidisciplinary Perioperative team as a skilled and experienced Grade 2 Registered Nurse and embrace the diversity of surgical patients and their Perioperative and Peri-anaesthetic journey.
The division of Surgery, Endoscopy & Anaesthesia Services is responsible for the provision of both elective and emergency surgical procedures The Operating Suites and Day Procedure Units manage patients' admissions pre and post procedural/operative care; theatre or day procedure intervention and post procedural/operative care.
Join our collaborative environment, where your expertise contributes to enhancing surgical services for our community in the West.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe and high quality, evidence-based patient care is planned and delivered that is in line with Western Health values (Cares - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety), policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best care for patients.
- Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork.
About You:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute hospital setting.
- Possess excellent Perioperative clinical skills relevant to the campuses you are applying for.
- A commitment to high quality, safe person-centred care.
- Must be available on a 7-day rotating roster (including weekend, afternoon and night shifts).
- A Postgraduate in Perioperative or Peri-Anaesthetic nursing is highly desirable.
IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, please clearly specify your theatre specialty.
We have opportunities across:
Registered Nurse - Perioperative – Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub/Scout
- Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital Operating Theatre
- Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing
Joan Kirner Theatre are seeking Registered Nurses with Anaesthetics & PACU, Scrub/Scout experience who is able to work in both areas of theatre.
The Joan Kirner Women's and Children's (JKWC) Operating Suite features four advanced operating rooms and a procedure room, delivering care for elective and emergency cases, including diverse day and multi-day procedures.
Our specialties encompass obstetrics, gynaecology, plastics, orthopaedic, ENT, and general surgery for both adult and paediatric patients.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A minimum of two years’ full-time or equivalent peri-operative experience.
- Recent experience in an operating suite instrument/circulating or anaesthetic/PACU experience.
- Experience across obstetrics, gynaecology, plastic, orthopaedic, ENT and general surgery for both adult and paediatric patients is highly desired.
Registered Nurse - Perioperative – Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub/Scout
- Location: Sunshine Hospital Operating Theatre
- Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing
Sunshine Theatre are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with recent Anaesthetics, PACU and Scrub/Scout experience who are able to work across both specialty areas.
Sunshine Theatre features six operating theatres, delivering care for both elective and emergency cases, including diverse day and multi-day procedures.
Our specialties encompass general surgery, plastics, ENT, maxillofacial, vascular, ophthalmology, gynaecology and paediatrics.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A minimum of two years' full-time (or equivalent) recent perioperative nursing experience.
- Experience across plastic, paediatric, ophthalmology, maxillofacial, ENT, vascular and general surgical specialties will be highly regarded.
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Pool Services - Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub/Scout
- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
Our Peri-Op Pool nurses work across all Western Health Operating Theatres – Sunshine, Joan Kirner, Footscray, Williamstown, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury (Day Procedure only). By joining our Pool service, you will benefit from permanent working hours with the flexibility to work in multiple operating theatre settings.
You will be a part of Western Health’s innovative workforce initiative—Westwards. This model offers the freedom of flexible, short-term clinical assignments within the security of permanent employment, supporting both career progression and the development of future nursing leaders.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A minimum of two years’ full-time or equivalent peri-operative experience in minor and major surgery.
- Commitment to a minimum of 0.5 FTE.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing high quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit’s Recruitment Team via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
