Registered Nurse

Bayside Health; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our General Ward team at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity with multiple roles (FT, PT or Casual up to 2.0 FTE). You will work under the Nurse Unit Manager to deliver person-centred care and contribute to a supportive, innovative health service.

Join a team focused on exceptional, equitable care and ongoing education. The role offers professional growth, state-of-the-art facilities, and benefits including

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate with AHPRA.
• Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Department or Critical Care.
• Competent triage assessment using recognised systems.
• Ability to respond to clinical deterioration.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑acuity environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence‑based practice.
• ALS within 6 months and cannulation within 1 month (working towards).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred nursing care under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Collaborate with the nursing team on assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Assist in safe, high-quality care for patients and families.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Urgent Care / ED experience

Triage assessment

High-acuity care

Communication & teamwork

Patient safety & quality

Clinical assessment & decision-making

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Job description

Position Title: Registered Nurse
Employment Status: Multiple Positions - Full Time, Part-Time or Casual (up to 2.0 FTE available)
Location: Leongatha Memorial Hospital
Classification: YP2 - YP9 plus super
Department: General Ward

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Bayside Health is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our growing General Ward team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care as specified by the registering authority’s licence to practise, education preparation and context of care. A Registered Nurse is required to work as a productive member of a nursing team under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager, is expected to work within their scope of practice and demonstrate a sound level of skills in assessment, care planning, practice and evaluation in the provision of care to clients and their significant others.

Skills & Experience Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) holding current practising certificate with AHPRA
• Proven experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Department (ED), or Critical Care settings
• Competency in triage assessment (recognised triage systems)
• Ability to respond to clinical deterioration
• Highly developed clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑acuity environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence‑based practice
• Skills required or to be working towards:
  • Advanced Life Support (within 6 months)
  • Cannulation (within 1 month)
• Entitlement to work within Australia
• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
• Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions
• Step into state‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take‑home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top‑tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

For role specific information please contact Rinosh Thomas on 03 5667 5***

For any questions, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at **@basscoasthealth.org.au

Please state in your application if you currently work for Bayside Health.

The role ceases advertising on 26/11/2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID‑19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care

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