Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Alfred Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fantastic onsite fitness facilities

Childcare services

Clinical education programs

Job summary

Alfred Health is seeking an experienced clinical nurse to lead excellent inpatient care in The Alfred Emergency and Trauma Centre. You will establish trusting relationships with patients and carers while developing and evaluating care plans in partnership with the health care team.

The role requires RN registration via AHPRA, 12+ months in Emergency or 3+ years in acute hospital care, and strong communication. Working rights must be held, with a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Minimum 12 months Emergency Department experience or minimum 3 years hospital based acute care nursing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Professional manner.
• Hold valid working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead to excellent inpatient care and establish the patient relationship.
• Establish and evaluate the patient’s care plan in partnership with the patient, carers and health care team.
• Collaborate with nursing colleagues to support patient care and ensure timely interventions.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a

Professional manner

Hold valid working rights

Education

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA

Job description

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.

• Permanent positions
• Part time and full time positions available
• RN Grade 2 Year 3-8
• The Alfred Emergency and Trauma Centre
• Opportunity to apply to undertakte post graduate studies in Emergency Nursing
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Emergency & Trauma Centre (E&TC) is a purpose-built modern facility and has been designed to manage in excess of 65,000 patients per annum. It has 80 treatment bays divided into 5 main clinical areas, including a 4 bed dedicated Behaviours of Concern secure unit. The Alfred Hospital is a major adult tertiary referral hospital and is well known as one of Australasia's busiest Trauma centres. In addition, it is home to many Victorian statewide services, including the Victorian Adult Burns Unit, Heart and Lung Transplant, HIV Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Hyperbaric Medicine, Clinical Haematology, Haemophilia and Malignant Adult Haematology. We strive to ensure all patients receive timely, high-quality patient centred care.

The Role

As an experiencedclinical nurse, your practice will lead to excellent inpatient care. You understand the importance of establishing a relationship between the patient and yourself in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients. You demonstrate the core nursing values of patient-centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. As nurse, you are accountable for establishing and evaluating the patient’s plan of care in partnership with the patient, their carers and other members of the health care team. You are supported in your role as a clinical nurse by all other nursing positions.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Minimum 12 months Emergency Department experience or minimum 3 years hospital based acute care nursing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Professional manner
• Hold valid working rights

StaffBenefits

• Support and development with experienced Clinical Nurse Educators
• Exposure to a wide range of patient presentations
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities (subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

We offer a comprehensive orientation program and regular in-house education programs. The Department has clinical education support available 7 days to support staff in their development.

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nurse Manager Workforce and Operations - [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 25th October 2026.

Applications are being reviewed as received and interviews for this role will commence promptly.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au