Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,105 - $142,106
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: 2775
Lead the future of perioperative services at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS). We're seeking an accomplished perioperative leader to guide a skilled multidisciplinary team, champion excellence in patient care and shape the ongoing growth of Surgical Services. Enjoy a rewarding leadership role, a supportive executive team, and the work-life balance of a Monday to Friday schedule with no shift work.
The Contract: Ongoing, Full Time | 80 hours per fortnight
The Position:
As the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the Operating Suite, Day Procedure Unit and Central Sterile Services Department. Leading a highly skilled team of nurses and technicians, you will drive exceptional patient-centred care, workforce engagement, service innovation and operational excellence while contributing to the strategic direction of Surgical Services. This is a rare opportunity to influence healthcare delivery, build team capability and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes across East Gippsland.
The ideal applicant will demonstrate:
Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here.
Why Should you Apply:
Applications close: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:
Jennifer Bugbird, Deputy Director Nursing Surgical & Ambulatory Care on 03 5150 3408.
Applications are to include:
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS.
All appointments are subject to the below requirements. Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided:
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