The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Registered Nurse – Orthopaedics and Trauma

- Part‑time ongoing position | 64 hours per fortnight
- Apply your knowledge, skills and experience while partnering with patients to meet their recovery goals.
- Access excellent professional development opportunities within one of Australia’s leading public health services.

About The Role

In this role you will join 7 South West (7SW), a 30‑bed inpatient ward specialising in the care of orthopaedic and trauma patients. The ward offers a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, managing a diverse mix of elective orthopaedic procedures alongside acute trauma admissions from the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Key Accountabilities

- Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care
- Conduct comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Enhance patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical expertise
- Commit to continuous improvement and excellence in care

About You

- At least 2 years of acute nursing experience
- Experience in a surgical specialty such as trauma, orthopaedics or plastics
- Be flexible to work a 7‑day rotating roster





Benefits Of Working At RMH

- Values‑based organisation with opportunities for career diversity, professional development, training, research, mentorship and leadership programmes
- Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes, 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), with an additional monthly paid day off for full‑time staff
- Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options and easy public‑transport access

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. RMH is a child‑safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Protected Standards. As a leader in healthcare, we foster a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging, encouraging people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities to apply and providing adjustments to support equitable participation.

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

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📌 Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics and Trauma (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne