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Registered Nurse: Surgical
Permanent Part Time | Enjoy work-life balance| 64 hours
Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood East | Carparking on site
Dynamic and rapid-paced acute care environment
The team specialises in General, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, & Endocrine surgery
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services.
As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.
About the role
Maroondah 3 East is a dynamic and quick-paced acute care environmentspecialisinginGeneral Surgery, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, and Endocrinesurgery.
We deliver high-quality, evidence-based postoperative care to a diverse patient cohort, supporting patients through both elective and emergency surgical pathways.
Our team prides itself on strong multidisciplinary collaboration, a supportive learning culture, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
With a high turnover and varied case mix, our ward offers an exciting opportunity for nurses who thrive in busy clinical environments and enjoy developing broad surgicalexpertise.
We areseekinga dedicated and compassionateRegistered Nurseto join our surgical team.
In this role, you will:
Provide safe and comprehensive postoperative nursing care across general, colorectal, plastics, breast and endocrine surgical specialties
Deliver thorough assessments, clinical decision-making, and timely interventions in a fast-paced acute setting
Support patient recovery through effective pain management, wound care, drains management, education, and discharge planning




Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive ward culture while upholding high standards of clinical practice
Develop and extend your skills with exposure to a wide variety of surgical presentations and clinical complexities
What you'll bring
This role is ideal for nurses who are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about surgical nursing.
Whether you are an experienced surgical nurse or looking to expand your clinical skills in a high-acuity workplace, you will be supported by an experienced leadership team and strong professional development opportunities.
To be successful in this role you willpossess:
Current General Nursing registration with AHPRA
Previous experience in a surgical area
Post Graduate qualifications in relevant field (desirable, not essential)
Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
A strong commitment to high-quality care
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts.
We offer a range of benefits including:
Investment in your career
through continuous learning, mentoring, career development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
Work-life balance
with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
Wellbeing support
through fitness programs,



confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
Financial incentives
to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
You must be eligible to work in Australia.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
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