Job Description
Registered Nurse – Surgical Services (3SW)
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Join the 3SW team delivering post-operative care to Colorectal and Hepatobiliary patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
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Why Join RMH?
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Part time ongoing opportunity | 64 hours per fortnight
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Join the 3SW team delivering post-operative care to Colorectal and Hepatobiliary patients
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Work closely with the ANUM, NUM and a supportive nursing team in a busy surgical ward
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3SW specialises in post-operative care for Colorectal and Hepatobiliary patients, with admissions coming through elective surgery lists, the Emergency Department, ICU, RMH @ Home, direct admissions and inter‐hospital transfers. Length of stay typically ranges from one to five days, though some patients require extended care due to the complexity of their condition or surgery.
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As part of a close-knit nursing team, you will provide direct patient care, participate in safe and timely discharge planning, and work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.
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Key Accountabilities
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Deliver person‐centred care aligned with RMH values and individual patient, consumer and family needs.
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Maintain your own and others' safety and wellbeing, working within scope of practice and seeking support when required.
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Collaborate with patients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve high‐quality outcomes.
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About You
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You are a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years' acute nursing experience. You also bring:
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Strong clinical assessment, reasoning, problem‐solving and prioritisation skills
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A commitment to delivering safe, high‐quality, person‐centred care
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Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
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Reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn and develop
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Desirable
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Surgical nursing experience
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Experience in Colorectal and Hepatobiliary nursing
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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 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.
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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 Protected 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.

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