• Part-time (.82 FTE per week) role ongoing
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  
• $81,364 - $100,146 (pro-rata for part-time)+ salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave 

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished quaternary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the department

The Perioperative Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital is a comprehensive dedicated department incorporating all aspects involved in surgical intervention for patients. The following departments are included: Triage, Surgical Pre admission Clinic, Booking Office, Anaesthetic Department, Acute Pain Services, Operating Theatre the Day Surgery Unit and the New Day Procedure Centre. 

About the role

As an Registered Nurse you will be responsible for strengthening health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, holistic and sensitive care, from admission to discharge. They work collaboratively in partnership with patients, consumers and other health professionals. 

A regular day will see you:

• Monitor patients by assessing, planning, implementing and re-evaluating their care, leading to exceptional patient experiences.
• Accept accountability for own actions and seek guidance when a situation exceeds experience or knowledge, delegating aspects of care to others as appropriate
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained for patients, visitors and staff by being aware of and involved in Occupational Health & Safety management of the unit
• Participate in formal and informal education and professional development opportunities to maintain registration and to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base

About you

You’ll bring with you:

• An AHPRA registered Nurse
• Experienced in Perioperative, Day Surgery, Anaesthetic Nursing
• Experienced in Women's Health Nursing (desirable)
• Be dedicated to advancing women's health and achieving positive outcomes for our patients

Our benefits:

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including: •    $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
•    A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
•    Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
•    Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
•    Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata) and 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging:

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited. 

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more Information please view the Position Description for this role. 

If you have any enquiries, please contact Margaret Gordon on 03 8345 3321 or margaret.gordon@thewomens.org.au
Application closing date: 25 September 2025