Registered Nurse - Hospital, Emergency Department

Calvary; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Hospital ED, offering full-time and part-time positions in a smaller, supportive ED setting. The role focuses on high-quality emergency care in a 12-bed department with a diverse patient mix.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage patient assessments, and contribute to positive outcomes. Applicants should have 5+ years in ED and AHPRA registration, with postgraduate ED/critical care qualifications desirable.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Minimum 5 years' Emergency Department nursing experience (desirable).
• Postgraduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care and patient assessment.
• Recognise, escalate and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care planning.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and safe care outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree / RN with AHPRA

Job description

Registered Nurse - Hospital, Emergency Department

• Full time and part time opportunities considered
• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's leading health care providers
• Enjoy salary packaging, professional development and employee benefits
• Experience the benefits of a smaller ED with strong team support and a diverse patient mix

The Role

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Emergency Nurses looking to step away from the pressures of a large tertiary department while continuing to utilise and develop their emergency nursing skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our 12-bed Emergency Department includes a dedicated resuscitation bay and provides high-quality emergency care in a supportive, patient-focused environment. As a smaller private ED, we do not admit psychiatric, major trauma, stroke or obstetric presentations, allowing our team to focus on delivering exceptional care across a broad range of acute medical and surgical presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care and patient assessment
• Recognise, escalation and respond to deteriorating patients
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care planning
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and safe care outcomes

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Minimum 5 years' Emergency Department nursing experience (desirable)
• Postgraduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing (desirable)

For further information, contact Sally Wragg, NUM via ***********@calvarycare.org.au

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check WWCC check, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.