About the role:

Central Highlands Rural Health is currently accepting applications for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Perioperative Services department at Daylesford (newly built, single, operating theatre complex).

• Great work/life balance - no weekends, nights or on-call.
• Specialising in Endoscopy, minor gynaecological, plastic and general surgery procedures. 

Role Statement:

The Registered Nurse (Perioperative) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team who works to achieve a high standard of evidence-based nursing care to the patient/client and significant others for positive treatment outcomes.
You will undertake and contribute to the multidisciplinary assessment treatment and discharge planning of patients and assumes accountability and responsibility for his/her own practice based upon his/her level of educational preparation and competence.

About you:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• At least three years' experience in perioperative, anaesthetic and post anaesthetic care unit (Post Graduate qualification preferable)
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, innovative and motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and under the direction of the NUM - Perioperative
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS)
• A comprehensive knowledge of operating theatre processes and procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical skills
• Ability to respond to appropriate emergency situations
• Understanding of the principles of infection control
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
• Availability on Fridays
• Scrub/scout experience

Details of Appointment: Casual

Salary: Dependent on experience, as per award + superannuation

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health website addressing the key selection criteria along with a current resume and cover letter.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.