Title:  Nurse Practitioner (Candidate) - Emergency Department

Nurse Practitioner

• Permanent part-time position | 64 hours per fortnight | Incredible career development opportunity 
• Join a dedicated and supportive team | Emergency Department
• Live and work locally | Maroondah Hospital - Ringwood East 

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 

The Emergency Department at Maroondah Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced Emergency Nurse to join our team on a permanent part-time basis to pursue their endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (Emergency).

In joining the Maroondah Hospital Emergency team, you will be working alongside a highly dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team who are committed to Patient's First. This speaks to not only our commitment to providing quality patient care but doing so in partnership with patients and their families.

At Maroondah Emergency we pride ourselves on our teamwork. It is through working together we can aspire to excellence in our patient care. To help us achieve these goals we have a great support network in the department that strives to create an environment that helps us to ‘be and do our best'.

As a Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you will receive multidisciplinary support from Medical, Nurse Practitioner and Senior Nursing staff throughout your candidacy and beyond. Our intent will be to invest in you, knowing we are investing in our future. Therefore, this role is offered on a permanent basis (subject to your successful endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner).

About Maroondah ED 

The Emergency Department at Maroondah Hospital cares for approximately 50,000 patients per year. Presentations include critically unwell patients requiring immediate stabilization plus a significant proportion of paediatric presentations. Department resources included 35 treatment spaces, including 3 resuscitation bays, dedicated paediatric and fast track areas, and a combined paediatric/adult Short Stay Unit.

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Current registration with AHPRA 
• Current Postgraduate Qualifications in Emergency Nursing, plus experience equivalent to three years full-time as a Critical Care Registered Nurse within an Emergency Department.
• Eligible to enroll into the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Emergency Nursing/Nurse Practitioner) (Pathway A) or, enrolled in equivalent units to fulfil AHPRA requirements for endorsement (Pathway B) if you already uphold a Master of Nursing (or equivalent) with emergency specialty.
• Ability to prove advanced clinical hours, to AHPRAs requirements for endorsement. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills. 
• A strong commitment to high quality care. 
• Have a strong background in Emergency Nursing in public health. 
• A strong commitment to high quality care within a multi-disciplinary team-based approach. 
• 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.

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 the Position Description Link

Contact Person: Leanne Stella

Contact Number: 03 9871 3551

Contact Email: Leanne.Stella@Easternhealth.org.au

Advert close date: 26/12/2025

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