About Us

East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships.  We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:

The Perioperative Services offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of the local community and the surrounding region. The perioperative services include two operating theatres, day procedure unit – 6 bays, central sterile supply department, recovery room – 4 bays and a renal dialysis suite – 7 chairs. We offer a range of surgical procedures performed by our resident and visiting surgeons, these include; general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, urology, dental, ear nose and throat, caesarean section and certain emergency surgeries.

What We Offer

• Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
• A variety of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

About You

• Current Registered Nurse with the AHPRA
• Recent experience in acute/ surgical nursing.
• Familiar with care of the preoperative and postoperative patient
• Demonstrated advanced clinical nursing skills including the ability to undertake physical assessments within scope of practice.
• Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills including BOSSnet, word and excel

Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).

East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information please contact Kirsten Carr – Manager Perioperative Services on (03) 5352 9335.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business Thursday 26^th February 2026.