Job Description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Key Accountabilities

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- 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.
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- Advance your knowledge and clinical practice with access to professional development and education opportunities
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- Uphold The Melbourne Way core values and standards of practice.
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- 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.
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About You

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- Minimum 2 years acute nursing experience.
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- Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
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- You have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
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- High motivation and willingness to learn.
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- High level of reliability and professional conduct.
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- Desirable: Clinical experience working in Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery or Respiratory Medicine
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Benefits of Working at RMH

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- Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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- Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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- Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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- Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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- World-Class Excellence Work 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.
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- Enjoy great employee benefits Salary 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).
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- Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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📌 Registered Nurse (Victoria)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Victoria