Registered Nurse at Eastern Health

Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Nursing, Patient Assessment, Pre-operative Checks, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Communication, Organisational Skills, Compassionate Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Registered Nurse Permanent Part Time | 16 hours per week Angliss Hospital | Upper Ferntree Gully Surgical Admissions Mon - Fri Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. About the role Nurses in the Surgical Admissions Unit play a key role in preparing patients for same day procedures across a range of specialties including General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endoscopy. The Unit operates Monday - Friday and is supported by a friendly and collaborative multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include patient assessment on arrival, completing pre-operative checks (including documentation of observations and verification of consent) patient education and reassurance and coordination of care to ensure readiness for surgery. Nurses liaise closely with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, ward staff and theatre teams to facilitate efficient patient flow and maintain safety standards. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to provide compassionate care in a fast paced environment. Nurses contribute to a positive experience while ensuring preparation processes are streamlined and aligned with best practice. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: Previous Surgical Nursing experience Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA 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 Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! Mentor and Shadowing program Access to discovery days across our 50 sites Study and professional development leave Friendly & supportive teams Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fitness Passport for work-life balance Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme Access to Private Health Insurance offers Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training Cafes at all of our Hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. Good to know: 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 – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency application If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. Please click here for position description linkContact Person: Sharon Falconer Contact Number: 9764 6338 Contact Email: Sharon.Falconer@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 26/06/2026 Need help submitting your application? Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles] Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process! Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for same-day procedures across various specialties by performing assessments and pre-operative checks. Coordinate care with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre teams to ensure efficient patient flow and safety.