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Registered Nurse - Trauma Surgery Ward
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Part Time Ongoing Position
• 64 hours per fortnight
• Contribute to a High-Performing Team

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our 7 South East Trauma Surgery team. As part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to some of Victoria’s most severely injured patients.

Our 30-bed trauma ward is the state’s tertiary referral centre, caring for some of the sickest trauma patients in Victoria. With the support of experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Associate Nurse Unit Managers (ANUM) and Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE), you will be well-supported to develop advanced clinical skills that can open pathways into specialties such as ICU and ED. In addition, the Trauma CNC team provides excellent professional development opportunities, including specialist trauma study days and advanced training sessions covering collar fitting and other essential techniques.

Your new role:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with acute and complex medical needs
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care
• Support patients and their families through education, advocacy and clear communication
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused ward culture
• Commit to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence

About You:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient care
• A positive and adaptable attitude

• You are a compassionate and motivated nurse, focused on delivering person-centred care
• You thrive in busy clinical settings and enjoy working as part of a team
• You bring strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
• You are committed to The Melbourne Way and to making a difference, every day

Desirable:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in surgical nursing (2 years preferred)

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.