Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Ward 6 South East - Specialty: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery & Respiratory Medicine 

Why Join RMH?

• Part-time ongoing position | 64 hours per fortnight
• City Campus | Cardiothoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine Unit 
• Advance your clinical knowledge and practice in a high-acuity environment

About the role

Join 6 South East, the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, City Campus.

The ward comprises 30 beds, including a 12-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU), and provides specialist care for patients recovering from heart and lung surgery, as well as patients with complex respiratory medical conditions.

As a Registered Nurse on 6SE, you will have the opportunity to care for a diverse and complex patient cohort, develop advanced clinical skills, and work within a supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. Our nurses play a critical role in supporting patients and their families through their healthcare journey.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the provision of high-quality patient care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with 6 South East Multidisciplinary Team.
• Advance your knowledge and clinical practice with access to professional development and education opportunities
• Uphold The Melbourne Way core values and standards of practice.
• Communicate effectively with 6 South East key stakeholders; Surgical Services Leadership, Digital Coordination Centre (DCC), Theatre, RMH Wards, the Emergency Department and Surgical and Medical Units.

About You

• Minimum 2 years acute nursing experience.
• Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• You have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• High motivation and willingness to learn.
• High level of reliability and professional conduct.
• Desirable: Clinical experience working in Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery or Respiratory Medicine

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class ExcellenceWork 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.
• Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary 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).

• Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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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.