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Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Surgical Short Stay Unit (Heath Wing 4)

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight -32

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

- Enhance you career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a great work environment supported by a high-performing team

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic General Surgical Short Stay Ward team. This fast-paced unit provides high-quality care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, patient-centred care while ensuring efficient patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients
- Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, vital signs, and wound healing
- Administer medications and manage pain control effectively
- Educate patients and families regarding post-surgical care and discharge plans
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with hospital policy
- Ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld

What we're looking for

- Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA registration
- Previous experience in a surgical or acute care ward preferred




- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care
- Excellent working conditions and a robust sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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