Registered Nurse - Medical and Surgical

Registered Nurse – Medical and Surgical 

• Permanent part-time and full-time opportunities 
• Acute medical and surgical wards | Box Hill Hospital | Close to public transport
• Learning and career opportunities | Generous salary packaging options

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

Ward 6.1

Ward 6.1 is a 32 bed department specialising in Acute General Medicine. You will have the opportunity to become a part of a multidisciplinary team that takes pride in providing high quality care.  

Ward 7.1

Ward 7.1 is a fast paced Stroke/Neuro/Gastro Unit ward. We are a supportive team with a large multidisciplinary approach to care and a strong commitment to customer service.

Ward 7.2

Ward 7.2 is 32 bed department specialising in Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal & Vascular surgical cases. It is a fast paced work environment with a strong commitment to customer service and high quality patient care.

About you 

As a Registered Nurse, your skills and experience will include; 

• Current, condition-free registration with AHPRA  
• Previous experience working in similar acute settings
• Ability to work a rotating roster including AM, PM and night shifts 
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing patient focused care 
• Active engagement in continued professional and career development 

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.

Interested in joining us? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. 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. 

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. 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply.

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Contact Name: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit

Contact Number: 03 9095 2451

Contact Email: NMWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date:  08/12/2026

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

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