Join the 3SW team delivering post-operative care to Colorectal and Hepatobiliary patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Registered Nurse – Surgical Services (3SW)

Why Join RMH?

• Part time ongoing opportunity | 64 hours per fortnight
• Join the 3SW team delivering post-operative care to Colorectal and Hepatobiliary patients
• Work closely with the ANUM, NUM and a supportive nursing team in a busy surgical ward

About the role

3SW specialises in post-operative care for Colorectal and Hepatobiliary patients, with admissions coming through elective surgery lists, the Emergency Department, ICU, RMH @ Home, direct admissions and inter-hospital transfers. Length of stay typically ranges from one to five days, though some patients require extended care due to the complexity of their condition or surgery.

As part of a close-knit nursing team, you will provide direct patient care, participate in safe and timely discharge planning, and work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver person-centred care aligned with RMH values and individual patient, consumer and family needs.
• Maintain your own and others’ safety and wellbeing, working within scope of practice and seeking support when required.
• Collaborate with patients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

About You

You are a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years’ acute nursing experience. You also bring:

• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn and develop

Desirable

• Surgical nursing experience
• Experience in Urology, Vascular, Breast Oncology or Endocrinology (BOE)

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.