Registered Nurse

Ward 6 South East - Specialty: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery & Respiratory Medicine

Why Join RMH?

- Part time ongoing position | 64 hours per fortnight
- City Campus | Cardiothoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine Unit
- Advance your clinical knowledge and practice in a high-acuity environment

About the role

Join 6 South East, the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus.

The ward comprises 30 beds, including a 12-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU), and provides specialist care for patients recovering from heart and lung surgery, as well as patients with complex respiratory medical conditions.

As a Registered Nurse on 6SE, you will have the opportunity to care for a diverse and complex patient cohort, develop advanced clinical skills, and work within a supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. Our nurses play a critical role in supporting patients and their families through their healthcare journey.

Key Accountabilities

- Ensure the provision of high-quality patient care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with 6 South East Multidisciplinary Team.
- Advance your knowledge and clinical practice with access to professional development and education opportunities
- Uphold The Melbourne Way core values and standards of practice.
- Communicate effectively with 6 South East key stakeholders; Surgical Services Leadership, Digital Coordination Centre (DCC), Theatre, RMH Wards, the Emergency Department and Surgical and Medical Units.

About You

- Minimum 2 years acute nursing experience.
- Developed assessment,



clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
- You have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- High motivation and willingness to learn.
- High level of reliability and professional conduct.
- Desirable: Clinical experience working in Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery or Respiratory Medicine

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and recent models of care.
- World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

📌 Registered Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
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