Registered Nurse Grade 2

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Greater take-home pay through salary包装

Wellness initiatives and health offers

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Spinal Rehabilitation Facility. You will deliver specialized nursing care for patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, provide patient education, and offer emotional support throughout the rehabilitation journey.

Working within a Primary Nursing model, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning and holistic care, with opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration in Australia.
• Experience delivering spinal rehab nursing care is preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients with spinal cord injuries.
• Provide patient education and emotional support throughout rehabilitation.
• Coordinate discharge planning with Allied Health and the Community Spinal team.
• Support neurogenic bladder/bowel management, ADLs, respiratory and skin care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse with NMBA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 6384

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• Up to 90 hours per week available
• Flexible rotating roster (AM, PM and NDs Weekdays and Weekends)
• Covering secondments, long service leave, flexible work arrangements.

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.

This role presents a unique opportunity to support patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, working within a multidisciplinary team that values excellence, innovation, and continuity of care. As a key member of this dynamic team, you will deliver specialised nursing care, provide patient education, and offer emotional support throughout each individual's rehabilitation journey.

At the Spinal Rehabilitation Facility (SRF), nursing staff operate under a Primary Nursing model, fostering strong therapeutic relationships with patients. This approach enables nurses to rehabilitate, educate, support, and coordinate discharge planning in close collaboration with Allied Health professionals and the Community Spinal team, ensuring truly holistic care.

About you

You’ll be supported by a team of experienced spinal nurses, educators, and clinical nurse specialists, with ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and advance your professional development.

A regular day will see you:

• Delivered comprehensive care for patients with spinal cord injuries, including:
• Neurogenic bladder and bowel management
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
• Respiratory support
• Skin integrity and wound care
• Provided patient education and support to enhance self management post discharge, promoting independence and empowering patients to direct their own care.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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 indeveloping your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• A passion for patient centered care
• Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Ability to learn different IT systems and EMR
• A flexible, innovative team-oriented approach to care

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.

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:Carmen Lucas, Nurse Unit Manager at [e-mail].

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm