Job Description

Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.

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We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.

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Registered Nurse

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- Permanent Part Time | Enjoy work-life balance
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- Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood East | Carparking on site
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- Dynamic and fast‐paced acute care workplace
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- The team specialises in General, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, & Endocrine surgery
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Eastern Health

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Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

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Our Employee Value Proposition is"Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

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This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

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About the role

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Maroondah 3 East is a dynamic and fast‐paced acute care environmentspecialisinginGeneral Surgery, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, and Endocrinesurgery. We deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based postoperative care to a diverse patient cohort, supporting patients through both elective and emergency surgical pathways.

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Our team prides itself on strong multidisciplinary collaboration, a supportive learning culture, and a commitment to patient‐centeredcare. With a high turnover and varied case mix, our ward offers an exciting opportunity for nurses who thrive in busy clinical environments and enjoy developing broad surgicalexpertise.

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We areseekinga dedicated and compassionateRegistered Nurseto join our surgical team. In this role,



you will:

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- Provide safe and comprehensive postoperative nursing care across general, colorectal, plastics, breast and endocrine surgical specialties
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- Deliver thorough assessments, clinical decision-making, and timely interventions in a fast-paced acute setting
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- Support patient recovery through effective pain management, wound care, drains management, education, and discharge planning
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- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
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- Contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive ward culture while upholding high standards of clinical practice
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- Develop and extend your skills with exposure to a wide variety of surgical presentations and clinical complexities
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About you

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This role is ideal for nurses who are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about surgical nursing. Whether you are an experienced surgical nurse or looking to expand your clinical skills in a high‐acuity environment, you will be supported by an experienced leadership team and strong professional development opportunities.

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To be successful in this role you willpossess:

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- Current General Nursing registration with AHPRA
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- Previous experience in a surgical area
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- Post Graduate qualifications in relevant field (desirable, not essential)
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- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
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- A strong commitment to high quality care
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- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
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- Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

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What we offer

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Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

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- Mentor and Shadowing program
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- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
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- Study and career development leave
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- Friendly & supportive teams
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- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
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- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
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- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
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- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
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- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
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- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
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- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
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Good to know:

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- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
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- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
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- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
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- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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- Advertising may end before the closing date.
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- We do not accept recruitment agency application
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Contact Number: 98713780

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Contact Email:*********@easternhealth.org.au

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Job Posting End Date: 14th of August 2026

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Our Values in Action:

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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📌 Registered Nurse - Surgical (Williamstown)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Williamstown