Registered Nurse - Neurosciences

Monash Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Team

Wellbeing programs

Postgraduate study

Pet therapy

Music therapy

Funky Scrubs

Job summary

Monash Health’s Ward 54 in Clayton delivers care to patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. This is a 24/7 rotating roster with opportunities across acutely ill stroke and Neurosciences patients, focusing on advanced clinical skills and dedicated ward-based education.

Join a leading Victorian health service offering ongoing professional development, mentorship, and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Recent experience as an RN in an acute hospital.
• Interest in Neurosciences and commitment to specialist knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neurosurgery and neurology patients.
• Work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex care.
• Support patient recovery from admission through discharge and rehabilitation.

Skills

AHPRA registered

RN in ac ut e hospital

Neurosciences interest

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time and / or Part Time

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join Ward 54, our specialised Neurosciences Unit at Monash Medical Centre Clayton, and become part of a team delivering exceptional care to patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. We have multiple ongoing part-time opportunities available, working across a 24/7 rotating roster.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced acute care nurses who are ready to advance their careers in a complex, specialised, and highly rewarding area of nursing.

As one of Victoria’s leading stroke services, Ward 54 offers exposure to a broad range of acute and highly specialised patient presentations. You will care for patients across the continuum of their journey, from admission through to recovery and discharge, while developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment.

In this role, you will gain experience in:

• Acute stroke care, including thrombolysis (tPA), clot retrieval, and ongoing patient management
• Neurological conditions such as Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and seizure disorders
• Complex neurosurgical care, including spinal, pituitary, and cranial surgery patients
• Management of patients with intracranial bleeds and specialised neurological monitoring

Ward 54 is committed to helping nurses build rewarding careers in Neurosciences. With a dedicated ward-based Education Team, daily learning opportunities, bedside coaching, and a collaborative team nursing model, you'll be supported to expand your knowledge and clinical expertise. We also encourage further study through Neurosciences education programs and postgraduate pathways.

About Us:

Ward 54 is one of two specialised Neuroscience facilities across Victoria, providing quality nursing care in a highly acute setting for patients with complex medical needs.

We are an experienced multidisciplinary team working toward the best outcomes for our patients. We have a 46-bed unit with a primary focus on Neurosurgery, Neurology and Stroke patients and a 10 bed HDU and a single-bed video EEG.

About You:

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with a strong acute care background who are looking to develop their skills in the dynamic and rewarding specialty of Neurosciences.

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Recent experience as an RN in an acute hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients with complex medical and/or neurological conditions
• A strong interest in Neurosciences and a commitment to expanding your specialist clinical knowledge
• Well-developed clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute environment
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach to care
• Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts

In Return

Join a supportive and highly skilled Neurosciences team with experienced mentors and clinical leaders

• Develop specialist expertise in a complex and rewarding area of acute nursing
• Access a dedicated Education Team, bedside coaching, and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Benefit from a strong focus on staff wellbeing, including regular debriefing, wellbeing initiatives, and mental health support
• Explore further study opportunities in Neurosciences, including postgraduate pathways
• Enjoy a vibrant ward culture with initiatives such as pet therapy, music therapy, and Funky Scrubs every day!

At Ward 54, we're committed to helping our nurses thrive professionally while supporting their wellbeing every step of the way.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our Monash Health values.