Registered Nurse - High Dependency Unit

The Avenue Hospital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition programs

Employee referral bonuses

Scholarships

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Ramsay Leadership Academy

Ramsay Rewards

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our High Dependency Unit, delivering patient-centred care for complex medical and surgical patients requiring close monitoring and specialised intervention.

You will perform advanced clinical assessments, manage complex therapies, and respond promptly to clinical deterioration, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in HDU, ICU or acute medical/surgical settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care.
• Perform advanced clinical assessments.
• Manage complex therapies and respond to clinical deterioration.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

HDU/ICU experience

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Join our High Dependency Unit and deliver advanced, patient-centred care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to work with complex medical and surgical patients requiring close monitoring and specialised intervention.

About the Role

As part of our dedicated HDU team, you will provide comprehensive nursing care, perform advanced clinical assessments, manage complex therapies, and respond promptly to clinical deterioration. You will work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

About You:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in HDU, ICU or acute medical/surgical settings
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based practice

If you thrive in a challenging, supportive environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional acute care, we would love to hear from you.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

Grow your career

with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

Save more every day

with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

Enjoy peace of mind

with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

Find balance

through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Increase your take-home pay

through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff

A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally

A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.