We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled registered nurse to join BRHS Perioperative team in a well-supported leadership role. If you have a background in perioperative nursing and are looking for a new challenge, this role offers a great opportunity to progress your career in nursing management and enjoy a great work/life balance in East Gippsland, regional Victoria known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant communities.

Contract: This is an ongoing position with total 1.2 EFT available. 0.4 EFT commencing asap and 0.8 EFT commencing on 1.06.2025. This position can also be suited to two nurses commencing at 0.2 EFT asap and increasing EFT to 0.6 on 1.06.2025 or a nurse interested in a Full-Time 1.0 EFT position commencing at 0.4 asap and increasing to 1.0 EFT on 1.06.2025

The role:

In this role you will support the Nurse Unit Manager through dynamic leadership and management of a high functioning perioperative team of approximately 40 nursing and technician staff. As a senior member of the department, you will work collaboratively with the Perioperative leadership team and other BRHS Managers to achieve excellence in patient care and safety, oversee staff wellbeing, and manage resource utilisation to achieve BRHS elective surgery performance targets.

The benefits:

• Enjoy a rewarding and diverse position with a range of opportunities to rapidly develop your skills and experience and advance your career. 
• Be supported to challenge yourself and progress your career with upskilling opportunities in nursing management.
• Leadership training and annual scholarship opportunities to pursue post graduate studies
• Variety of health and wellbeing activities offered as well as access to the organisational Wellbeing and Engagement Officer to support
• Extensive salary packaging – reduce your tax and increase your take home pay

Key requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse with minimum 3 years recent experience in Perioperative Nursing with a Post graduate certificate
• Proficiency and commitment to complying with current standards of practice and surgical conscience in all aspects of the perioperative work environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising and guiding all levels of staff including students.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations and escalate care and circumstances appropriately

Please refer to the attached position description for other key selection criteria requirements.

Interested?

Applications close: Wednesday 30th April 2025.

For more information contact: Scott Joustra, Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5150 3398

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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