Registered Nurse: Surgical

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Salary packaging and discounts

Job summary

Eastern Health's Maroondah Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the surgical team in a dynamic, fast paced environment. This permanent part-time role provides postoperative care across general, colorectal, plastics, breast and endocrine surgery, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will contribute to accurate assessments, timely interventions, pain management, wound care and discharge planning, while participating in continuous

Qualifications

• Current General Nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Previous experience in a surgical area.
• Post graduate qualifications in relevant field are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and comprehensive postoperative nursing care across general, colorectal, plastics, breast and endocrine surgical specialties.
• Deliver thorough assessments, clinical decision-making, and timely interventions in a fast-paced acute setting.
• Support patient recovery through pain management, wound care, drains management, education, and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive ward culture while upholding high standards of clinical practice.
• Develop and extend your skills with exposure to a wide variety of surgical presentations and clinical complexities.

Skills

Nursing competence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership experience

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

• Permanent Part Time | Enjoy work-life balance| 64 hours
• Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood East | Carparking on site
• Dynamic and fast‑paced acute care environment
• The team specialises in General, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, & Endocrine surgery

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

Maroondah 3 East is a dynamic and fast‑paced acute care environmentspecialisinginGeneral Surgery, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, and Endocrinesurgery. We deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based postoperative care to a diverse patient cohort, supporting patients through both elective and emergency surgical pathways.

Our team prides itself on strong multidisciplinary collaboration, a supportive learning culture, and a commitment to patient‑canteredcare. With a high turnover and varied case mix, our ward offers an exciting opportunity for nurses who thrive in busy clinical environments and enjoy developing broad surgicalexpertise.

We areseekinga dedicated and compassionateRegistered Nurseto join our surgical team. In this role, you will:

• Provide safe and comprehensive postoperative nursing care across general, colorectal, plastics, breast and endocrine surgical specialties
• Deliver thorough assessments, clinical decision-making, and timely interventions in a fast-paced acute setting
• Support patient recovery through effective pain management, wound care, drains management, education, and discharge planning
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive ward culture while upholding high standards of clinical practice
• Develop and extend your skills with exposure to a wide variety of surgical presentations and clinical complexities

What you’ll bring

This role is ideal for nurses who are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about surgical nursing. Whether you are an experienced surgical nurse or looking to expand your clinical skills in a high‑acuity environment, you will be supported by an experienced leadership team and strong professional development opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current General Nursing registration with AHPRA
• Previous experience in a surgical area
• Post Graduate qualifications in relevant field (desirable, not essential)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high-quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.