Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Pool

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

A Registered Nurse Grade 2 at Austin Health will plan, implement and evaluate nursing care across clinical areas, recognising and responding to patient changes, and collaborating with patients, families and the healthcare team to achieve outcomes.

You will contribute to supervision and support of nursing students and colleagues, uphold professional standards and pursue ongoing learning within the Nursing Workforce Unit to strengthen clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration.
• Minimum 12 months acute clinical experience post registration.
• Commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety.
• Patient-focused, evidence-based care delivery.
• Willingness to work across Austin Health campuses as service needs require.
• Flexible, innovative and team-oriented approach to service delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Austin Health values, diversity and inclusive healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care within current scope of practice.
• Recognise and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Supervise and support nursing students and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain professional standards and pursue ongoing learning and development.
• Advocate for patients within organisational and management structures.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care with colleagues in the Nursing Education Unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-development

Flexibility

Education

Nursing Registration – NMBA

Job description

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 6312

• Permanent and fixed term, full time and part-time positions available

As a Registered Nurse Grade 2, you will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; recognise and respond to changes in patient condition; and work closely with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes. You will also contribute to the supervision and support of nursing students and other members of the healthcare team, while maintaining professional standards and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Working within the Nursing Workforce Unit provides opportunities to develop your clinical practice across a variety of healthcare environments, strengthen your professional skills and contribute to Austin Health's vision of delivering exceptional care, discovery and learning

A regular day will see you:

• Practice within current scope of practice in accordance with legislation and policy
• Practise in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights of individuals /groups and aligning to Austin Health’s organisational values.
• Act as an advocate for patients within organisational and management structures of Austin Health.
• Understand Registered Nurses accountability in the supervision and delegation framework.
• Provide an excellent standard of nursing care, supported by your colleagues and the Nursing Education Unit.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys working as part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care. You’ll have an interest in self-development and education and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skill set.

You’ll further have:

• Nursing and Midwipery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration
• Minimum 12 months acute clinical experience and knowledge post initial registration as a Registered Nurse.
• A commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety.
• A patient-focused approach to care and the delivery of safe, evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated flexibility to work across Austin Health campuses as service needs require
• A willingness to work across a variety of clinical areas and specialties within your scope of practice.
• A flexible, innovative and team-oriented approach to service delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education, professional development and skill enhancement
• A commitment to Austin Health values, diversity and inclusive healthcare delivery

Austin Nurses are committed to creating the best patient experience through:

• Timely access to information and resources
• Working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Accountability for continuing professional development

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:Jessica Havlin, Nurse Workforce Unit Coordinator at [e-mail]

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.59pm