Registered Nurse

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Why Join RMH?

Join Day Procedure Unit Specialising in High-Acuity Surgical CareFull time or Part Time Opportunities | Fixed Term 12 months parental leave cover10-Hour Shifts | After-Hours On-Call Required Post-Endoscopy Training | Rotating Roster – Monday to Saturday

About The Role

Join Ward 3 West – Day Procedure Unit as a Registered Nurse and provide care across a diverse range of surgical and procedural specialties, including Diagnostic and Emergency Endoscopy, Anaesthetics, Recovery, Urology, Hepatobiliary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

You’ll work within a specialised setting that supports high-acuity nursing practice, collaboration and professional development, with opportunities to broaden your clinical skills across a varied procedural caseload.

Key Accountabilities

Deliver safe, effective, person-centred care in a dynamic Day Procedure and Endoscopy environmentProvide nursing care across a range of surgical and procedural specialties in collaboration with a multidisciplinary teamWork flexible 10-hour shifts with part time and permanent opportunities availableParticipate in an after-hours on-call roster following endoscopy trainingBe supported by a dedicated Clinical Educator and ongoing professional development

About You

You are a AHPRA Registered Nurse, also offering:

Minimum 2 years’ acute clinical nursing experienceEndoscopy or Ophthalmology scrub scout experiencePerioperative or Day Procedure Unit experience (desirable)Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and prioritise in a fast-paced clinical settingStrong communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills

Benefits Of Working At RMH

Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.World-Class Excellence Work 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 benefits Salary 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 Precinct Work 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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.