Registered Nurse Grade 2

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• 100 hours per week available on a flexible rotating roster. 
• 62 hours per week October till 04/01/26 (secondment cover) 
• 38 hours per week 03/12/25 till 03/12/26 (parental leave cover) 

*These hours are allocated to cover staff secondments and parental leave arrangements. The respective end dates for these arrangements vary, commencing: 10/25 and 03/12/25, and concluding on: 04/04/26 and 03/12/26. 

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 Spinal Rehab Facility

The Victorian Spinal Cord Service (VSCS) is a statewide program that delivers comprehensive care for individuals with traumatic and selected non-traumatic spinal cord injuries across Victoria, Tasmania, and southern New South Wales. It provides support from the acute management of injury, rehab, community and outpatient support. 

About the role 

This role presents a unique opportunity to support patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, working within a multidisciplinary team that values excellence, innovation, and continuity of care. As a key member of this dynamic team, you will deliver specialised nursing care, provide patient education, and offer emotional support throughout each individual's rehabilitation journey. 

At the Spinal Rehabilitation Facility (SRF), nursing staff operate under a Primary Nursing model, fostering strong therapeutic relationships with patients. This approach enables nurses to rehabilitate, educate, support, and coordinate discharge planning in close collaboration with Allied Health professionals and the Community Spinal team, ensuring truly holistic care. 

You’ll be supported by a team of experienced spinal nurses, educators, and clinical nurse specialists, with ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and advance your professional development. 

A regular day will see you:  

• Delivered comprehensive care for patients with spinal cord injuries, including: 

• Neurogenic bladder and bowel management 

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance 

• Respiratory support 

• Skin integrity and wound care 

• Provided patient education and support to enhance self management post discharge, promoting independence and empowering patients to direct their own care. 

• Collaborate in multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. 

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you: 

• A passion for patient centered care 

• Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 

• Ability to learn different IT systems and EMR 

• A flexible, innovative team-oriented approach to care 

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: Carmen Lucas, Nurse Unit Manager, Carmen.Lucas@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: 14 October 2025