Position: Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

• Employment Type: Part Time (40 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
• Term: 16 March 2026 to the end of January 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
• Salary: $83,803.20 - $103,152.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team in a fixed-term parental leave cover position. This role offers the chance to step into a well-supported, fast-paced surgical environment where you can make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

Our Surgical Services Unit provides care across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Plastics, Urology and General Surgery. You will work alongside a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.

This position is perfect for nurses looking to broaden their surgical experience, gain hands-on exposure to multiple specialties, and enjoy part-time work within a supportive clinical setting.

What you bring

The successful applicant will:

• Hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of 12 months relevant experience, preferably in a surgical setting
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional confidentiality and provide patient-centred care in a safe and caring environment
• Display excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills
• Show evidence of a commitment to ongoing education and professional development, which will be highly regarded

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 25 January 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the classification Registered Nurse Grade 2 salary range.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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