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 The Role

• Responsible for ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care is consistent with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice.
• Accept responsibility for own actions, recognise limitations in practice and ability and seek input from more experienced clinicians and help as necessary
• Provide physical, emotional and environmental assistance for patients in addition to supporting the team through counselling and education
• Plan, deliver, evaluate and review nursing care in partnership with the patient, their families, carers and the multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise workload based on needs, acuity and optimal time for intervention and provide leadership and coordination of work for less experienced staff
• Demonstrate accurate, complete and up-to-date documentation in line with EGHS policies and maintain a high documentation standard of all staff within the designated area
• Provide leadership to the implementation of safety and quality initiatives
• Undertake the admission and discharge of patients to a high standard as required

About You

• Registered Nurse in Victoria with current APHRA registration
• Commitment to a high standard of personal appearance and conduct that is clean, neat, tidy, punctual and respectful in language and manner towards staff, patients, residents and visitors
• Demonstrated sound level of clinical nursing skills and ability to work safely and effectively within the designated area.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication, co-ordination and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to contribute and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence based approach to care
• Demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills for use within the designated area
• Recent knowledge, experience, and skills in Perioperative Nursing including Anaesthetic Assistance, Scout, Scrub and Recovery
• Post-graduate qualification in a perioperative nursing – desirable

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 Unit 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 27th November 2025.