Registered Nurse - General Medicine & Surgical

Northern Private Hospital is a 70-bed surgical and medical hospital located in New Epping, 22km from Melbourne’s CBD. Opened in February 2024, Northern Private Hospital facilities include 4 operating theatres, cardiac cathertisation laboratory, day chemotherapy, sleep study unit, on-site pharmacy, pathology and radiology. The Northern Private is also directly linked to Northern Public Hospital. 

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

We are committed to providing quality clinical care.

Northern Private Hospital is now hiring!

Join our dedicated clinical team at Northern Private Hospital as a Casual Registered Nurse working across general medicine and surgical services. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care while working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurses and Shift Leaders.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating care to patients throughout their hospital journey, ensuring a high standard of clinical practice, patient safety and quality outcomes. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while continuing to develop your clinical skills and experience across general medicine and surgical nursing.

About You

You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking the flexibility of casual employment, with recent acute care or surgical experience and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You have confident communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively within a busy hospital environment.

You enjoy working collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and professional practice. You are adaptable, reliable and comfortable working across a range of clinical needs as part of a casual nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care to general medical and surgical patients.
• Monitor patients' clinical conditions and respond appropriately to changes in their health status.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses, Shift Leaders and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide education, support and information to patients and their families.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention and quality improvement.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in ongoing education and professional development.

You Will Also Bring

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Medication endorsement with IV competency.
• Recent acute care or surgical ward experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A strong customer service and patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teamwork, patient safety and high-quality clinical care.
• A willingness to undertake ongoing professional development.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. 

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Northern Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 1st September 2026

Reference number: JR115132 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.