Registered Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Seeking Nurses trained in Peri Operative Nursing
• Part-Time positions available - 72 hours per fortnight (negotiable)
• Permanent ongoing
• RN Grade 2 (YP2-YP11)
• Post Graduate Qualifications Desirable 
• Alfred Centre location
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The Alfred Centre Operating Suite consists of 9 Operating Rooms (including a Hybrid Suite) and 2 Procedure Rooms.  It is a state-of-the-art elective surgery and diagnostic facility that is wholly linked and integrated with The Alfred. 

The Operating Suite staff aim to provide holistic, patient-centred nursing care that meet the needs of each individual patient. Strong interdisciplinary communication provides continuity and excellence in nursing care.

The Role

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our team who have experience in Peri-operative nursing. The Alfred Centre Operating Suite is a busy elective day procedure environment which consists of seven operating theatres and three procedure rooms. We treat high volumes of patients from various medical specialties such as: Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastics and Endoscopy.

The Alfred Centre team prides itself on delivering high quality patient centred care in a supportive and friendly team environment. Providing flexibility and work-life balance is a key priority for the leadership team at the Alfred Centre Operating Suite and we do not require on-call or night shifts.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong patient focus
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Qualifications 

• Perioperative nursing experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Working with Children Check 

Staff Benefits

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• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

Please send all enquires to Ashleigh McCoy, Nurse Manager Alfred Centre on 03 9076 0278 or 0447 382 018 or email via [email protected]

 Applications close 11pm AEST,  25 May 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.