Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $86,580 - $86,580

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 7931

Registered Nurse - Emergency General Surgery

Why Join RMH?

- Full time ongoing position | 80 hours per fortnight
- Rotating roster 8 and 10 hour shifts
- Develop skills within a highly acute surgical environment

About the role

Join 3South, a 28-bed Emergency General Surgical ward at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, caring for patients admitted directly from the Emergency Department. With a shorter average length of stay than many inpatient areas, 3South offers a quick-paced and rewarding setting where you'll develop strong acute surgical nursing skills while delivering safe, timely, effective and person-centred care.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll care for patients with a broad range of emergency general surgical conditions and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse looking to build their experience in a high-acuity surgical setting while making a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

- Ensure the provision of high-quality patient care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with the 3 South Multidisciplinary Team.




- Strengthen your understanding of an emergency general surgical patient presentation and provide the care required from admission to discharge.
- Uphold The Melbourne Way core values and standards of practice.
- Communicate effectively with 3 South key stakeholders; nursing, medical, pharmacy and allied health.

About You

You are a Registered Nurse with at least one year of acute nursing experience who is committed to delivering safe, person-centred care.You will also bring

- At least one year of acute nursing experience.
- Developing assessment, clinical reasoning, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A proactive approach to learning and ongoing professional development.
- A high level of reliability, accountability and professional conduct.

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
- Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.




- Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
- Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job description and 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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally secure environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Applications close Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

23 July 2026

📌 Registered Nurse - Emergency General Surgery (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne