Registered Nurse Grade 2

Are you a current Austin Health employee?

If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.

• Ongoing full time or part time opportunities
• Base salary + generous salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options

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 Ward 5 West Respiratory/Ventilation Weaning Unit

Ward 5 West is a 28-bed acute medical ward belonging to the Division of Medical Services. The Service consists of the following areas: Respiratory High Dependency Unit (HDU), The Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS), The Ventilation Weaning Unit (VWU), Sleep Laboratory and Infectious Diseases Unit. 5 West cares for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), respiratory failure, chest infections and Asthma.     

About the role 

As a Registered Nurse in Ward 5 West, you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based nursing care in designated medical specialties to optimize community health outcomes. You will be supported to provide specialised respiratory care to patients who would otherwise be cared for in an ICU environment.

A regular day will see you:   

• Support a philosophy of care, which is patient focused, from admission to discharge, and where the family is welcome in the carers team 

• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients by following the values and principles, which underpin best practice in relation to patient care, education, and patient rights 

• Achieve and maintain the skills necessary, through professional development, to plan, prioritise and implement holistic patient care  

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:

• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration  

• Acute clinical experience and knowledge in respiratory nursing 

• Meet the selection criteria within the position description   

• A commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety   

• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Raelene Xerri, Nurse Unit Manager at Raelene.Xerri@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Sunday 21 June 2026