Registered Nurse

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Financial incentives

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne's east is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Ward 2 North at Maroondah Hospital. The role supports 32-bed ACOP and 16 general medical and 16 geriatric patients, with a rotating roster and options for full-time or part-time work.

You will bring compassionate patient care, effective communication, and a commitment to high-quality nursing. Applicants must hold current nursing registration with AHPRA and be eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA (if applicable).
• Ability to provide compassionate care to older patients.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Comfort working as part of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on Ward 2 North, Maroondah Hospital (ACOP 32-bed ward).
• Rotating roster with full-time or part-time options.
• Collaborate with clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Teamwork

AHPRA registration

Job description

Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.

We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.

Registered Nurse

• Permanent part-time or full-time opportunity
• General Medical | Acute Care of the Older Person | 32 Bed ward

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are looking for a nurse to join our team of inclusive and supportive nurses fostering interactive relationships with other clinicians promoting a true multiciliary approach to patient care.

Ward 2 North at Maroondah Hospital is a 32 bed ward with 16 General Medical patients and 16 patients under the care of a Geriatrician. This Acute Care of the Older person (ACOP) model is a well resourced and supportive environment with a team of experienced nurses who work well together.

This position involves:

• Full time or part time available
• Rotating roster

What you’ll bring

• A Supportive and Compassionate nature
• A innate caring for vulnerable older patients
• High level of tolerance managing patients with complex and diverse needs
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA (if applicable)
• A strong commitment to high-quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Number: 98713631

Contact Email: *************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 01/11/2026

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead

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