Registered Nurse - Geriatric Evaluation Management Unit (GEM)

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation programme

Postgraduate study support

Job summary

Monash Health invites applications for a Registered Nurse to join the Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) unit at Kingston Centre. This full-time and/or part-time fixed-term role involves working across a 7-day rotating roster to support complex geriatric care.

You will contribute to discharge planning, wound care, continence and catheter management, and patient education, while upholding our iCare values and commitment to dignity and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in geriatric, subacute or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
• Ability to work in a rotating 7-day roster with a patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning and complex patient education.
• Wound care, continence and catheter management.
• Provide care within a 7-day rotating roster at Kingston Centre.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patient-centred care

AHPRA registration

Critical thinking

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Geriatric Evaluation Management Unit (GEM)

Job Requisition ID: 8747

Location: Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term and / or Part Time Fixed Term

Posting Date: 30 Oct 2026

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Monash Health provides a world of healthcare across southeastern Melbourne, uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities. We employee more than 22,000 staff who work across 40 care locations. In Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best. For more information, please visit www.monashhealth.org.

About Us

Kingston Centre, located in Cheltenham, is a stand-alone subacute site within Victoria’s largest public health service, Monash Health. Onsite we have a purpose-built rehabilitation centre which encompasses a large onsite gym, pool and kitchen amenities for our consumers.GEM (Geriatric Evaluation & Management) @ Kingston Centreis comprised of 4 wards providing specialist assessment, treatment, and management of patients with complex and multi-dimensional needs including medical, functional, and often cognitive conditions. The GEM Units are dedicated to delivering patient care in line with our iCare values and ensure that all patients are treated with dignity and respect while in our care. GEM @ Kingston Centre delivers care across the inpatient, subacute and community setting and is a key pillar of the Monash Health strategy to provide timely care close to home.

South 5 is a 29 bed Subacute Rehabilitation Ward providing care and assistance with recovery for a diverse range of patients who have been in hospital and require complex interdisciplinary interventions. We are currently looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our team working a rotating roster across 7 days. We currently have a Full Time (76hours per fortnight) Fixed Term (until May 2027) Maternity Leave position and ongoing positions available - Full Time and Part Time applications will be considered.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses looking to excel your career and grow your clinical knowledge, and at Kingston Centre there is an abundance of learning and leadership opportunities waiting to be explored!The capacity of work to undertake complex discharge planning, complex wounds, patient training, address continence and catheter issues. With the overall aim to see that all patients are treated with dignity and respect as they transition into longer term Residential care or back into their home environment.We offer professional development, leadership opportunities, but more importantly the time and support for you to be the best possible nurse.We have ongoing positions with both Full Time and Part Time hours working across a 7-day rotational roster.

What you Bring:

• Enthusiasm, compassion & ability to work collaboratively! As an experienced Registered Nurse you will understand the Clinical requirements of the role however your enthusiasm for ongoing learning and education will make you a stand out!
• Understanding the importance of patient centred care, you have experience as a Registered Nurse and have a genuine interest in working and interacting with our diverse patients.
• Of course you will hold a current AHPRA registration and employee level working with Children’s Check teamed with Australian working rights.
• Your critical thinking, willingness to learn and ability to work cohesively and share knowledge within the team will see you excel in this role whilst we provide you with guidance, support and training.

What you need:

• Current AHPRA registration - as a Registered Nurse
• Proven clinical experience working within aged, subacute or rehabilitation – essential
• Flexible working style to adapt to changes through the day
• Compassionate manner, advocating for patients in their vulnerable state

In Return,

Working as part of a larger Health network, we are a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming interdisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you.We offer an in-depth orientation programme and we strongly support staff development in our quest to strive for excellence in our delivery of care. Monash Health offers post graduate study through Monash University and support post graduate studies related to our service.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Sirisha Kodamasimham - Nurse Manager on 0475 132 496.

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