Join a supportive surgical team providing high-quality patient care at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Why Join RMH?

- Part-time ongoing position | 64 hours per fortnight | Parkville location
- Join a dynamic surgical ward specialising in Urology, Vascular, Breast Oncology and Endocrinology
- Deliver high-quality pre and post-operative care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join Ward 4 South within Surgical Services. Ward 4 South provides specialist pre and post-operative care for patients undergoing Urology, Vascular, Breast Oncology and Endocrinology procedures.

Working across a range of admission pathways, including elective surgery, Emergency Department, ICU, RMH@Home and inter-hospital transfers, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients with varied and complex needs. You will collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager, Associate Nurse Unit Managers and multidisciplinary team to support safe care delivery, clinical excellence and a positive team culture.

Key Accountabilities

- Deliver safe, effective and person-centred nursing care in accordance with RMH policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients across the surgical journey.
- Provide high-quality pre and post-operative care to patients across Urology, Vascular, Breast Oncology and Endocrinology specialties.
- Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to support positive health outcomes and effective discharge planning.
- Promote a secure,



respectful and inclusive environment aligned with the values of The Melbourne Way.

About You

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA/NMBA
- Minimum 3 years of acute nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of professional conduct
- Commitment to The Melbourne Way: people first, leading with kindness, excellence together

Desirable

- Surgical nursing experience
- Experience in Urology, Vascular, Breast Oncology or Endocrinology

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.

Position Description

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.

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 protected 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 are dedicated to fostering 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.

Name and Contact: Zane van Reenen Joynt 03 92815800

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 safe 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 .

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 (Parkville)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Parkville