Title: Registered Nurse - Surgical
Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
Registered Nurse
- Permanent Part Time | Enjoy work-life balance
- 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
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
Maroondah 3 East is a dynamic and fast‑paced acute care environment specialising in General Surgery, Colorectal, Plastics, Breast, and Endocrine surgery. 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‑centered care. 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 surgical expertise.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to 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
About you
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
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 position description link
Contact Person: Dana Boyd
Contact Number: 98713780
Contact Email: dana.boyd@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 14th of August 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!
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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day