Registered Nurse G2
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- Multiple part time opportunities available
- Heidelberg location close to public transport
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
6 West is a 32 bed in patient unit which also encompasses a 4 bed Neurosurgical High Dependency Unit. The ward cares for patients undergoing aspects of neurosurgical; vascular and ear nose and throat interventions
About the role
The typical day is fast paced and dynamic with patient movement; admissions; discharges, transfer to other departments such as neuro and Vascular labs; radiology and theatre. The nursing care will expose successful candidates to an array of specialised skills such as complex wound therapy; tracheostomy and laryngectomy care; CVADs; and complex pain management.
There is also an opportunity to professionally develop skills enabling successful candidates to work towards working in the Neurosurgical Hight Dependency Unit or completion of Post Graduate studies in Neuroscience.
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in surgical nursing care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. You will be someone who thrives in a supportive team environment with an enthusiasm for your professional development.
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kate Stoneham, Nurse Unit Manager at Kate.Stoneham@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026
