Perioperative Novice Nurse Program 2026

Location:
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

Encompassing Scrub/Scout, Recovery Unit and Perioperative Day Unit

Fixed Term Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight

$ $52.20 per hour

About the Role

Grampians Health Ballarat is seeking dynamic, progressive and energetic Registered Nurses who would like to develop an exciting career in the Operating Suite and Perioperative Day Unit.

This program commences in February 2026 and is a one-year commitment contract. If you have exceptional clinical skills, a commitment to quality and a passion for extending your knowledge, then this is the position for you.

Be supported in clinical experiences and facilitated rotations through all surgical specialties, recovery and Perioperative Day Units

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  Clinical Support and Clinical Education Nurses will assist your transition and learning between the various area- s
  Scrub/Scout, Recovery and Perioperative Day unit learning opportunitie- s

Key Responsibilities

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be expected to facilitate and foster best practice nursing and service delivery to our patients and their families within the Operating Suite and Perioperative Day Unit.

Commitment to one education day per mont- h
Ensures and promotes an excellent standard of care and service is delivere- d
Supports the Nurse Unit Manager and the team to review and evaluate best practice, evidence based clinical car- e
Team ethic is required as you will be working within a large tea- m

Skills and Experience

Be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current Practicing Certificat

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  Experience in the Perioperative unit and/or Operating Suite desirabl- e
  Applicants must have a passion and desire to extend their knowledge and develop their skills in these specialised area- s

Please address application to Lucy Telfer Nurse Unit Manager.

Interested?

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Nurse Unit Manager, Lucy Telfer on for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2 - YP9) which ranges from $ $52.20 per hour.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie

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  Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday- s
  Access to Fitness Passport membershi- p
  Staff rewards and recognition program- s

Ballarat Region

Ararat Region

Ararat has a population of over 11,000 and is situated 198km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway which connects the region to Adelaide. Ararat is the gateway to the Grampians Region and is characterised by stunning horizons, mountain scapes and a strong sense of community.

Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food and wine production, construction, healthcare and tourism experiences underpin the economy. To learn more about Ararat

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.