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.

Why Join RMH?

• Part-time ongoing position | 64 hours per fortnight
• Apply your knowledge, skills and experience whilst partnering with patients to meet their recovery goals.
• Access excellent professional development opportunities within one of Australia's leading public health services.

About the role

At Royal Melbourne Hospital, we’re working together to deliver world-leading care, research, and education, improving health and wellbeing for all. Guided by our values of People First, Lead with Kindness, and Excellence Together, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every person can thrive.

In this role you will join 7 South West (7SW), a 30-bed inpatient ward specialising in the care of orthopaedic and trauma patients. The ward offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing a diverse mix of elective orthopaedic procedures alongside acute trauma admissions from the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care
• Comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Enhance patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical expertise
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in care

About You

• At least 2 years of acute nursing experience 
• Experience in a surgical specialty such as trauma, orthopaedics or plastics
• Be flexible to work a 7-day rotating roster

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

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Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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 are dedicated to fostering 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.

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.