Job Description
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Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available
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Acute, Sub-Acute and Residential Aged Care specialties
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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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Nurse Pool combines the stability of permanent employment, with the opportunity to develop and expand your skills by working across a variety of specialties and departments instead of just the one ward. Eastern Health Pool nurses are contracted to an agreed EFT and provided with roster in advance, the area/ward of work is communicated prior to the shift start. You will join a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team who partner to provide the best possible care for our patients. With a solid commitment to research and teaching, we offer professional development, leadership opportunities, and the space and time for you to be the best possible nurse.
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Our combined Sub-acute and Residential Aged Care sites:
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Please include in your cover letter your preferred site.
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About you
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As a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, your skills and experience will include:
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Current, condition-free registration with AHPRA
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Minimum 2 years working experience in an Australian hospital setting (not including placements)
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Ability to work a rotating roster including AM, PM and night shifts
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care
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Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing patient focused care
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Active engagement in continued professional and career development
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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 professional 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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Next Steps
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We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
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If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
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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 secure and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
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As a child-protected 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 Person: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit
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Contact Number: ************
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Contact Email:
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Job Posting End Date: 22/07/2026
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Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on ************** (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on **************. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
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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 - Pool Workforce (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria