Job Requisition ID: 5266
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Employment Type: Full Time and / or Part Time
Posting Date: 11 Aug 2025
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About the Role:
Join Ward 32 at Monash Medical Centre as a Registered Nurse and be part of our dedicated team
We currently have multiple full- time and part-time available, with both ongoing and fixed-term positions available. We work across a 24/7 rotating roster and have some potential for permanent night duty.
This really is a ward where you will never be bored, and where you will constantly be exposed to exciting nursing opportunities. Headed up by a passionate and supportive Nurse Manager, and surrounded by a highly skilled and knowledgeable education team, on Ward 32 we are building a team of nurses who provide the highest level of nursing care to our varied patient group. Collaborating with a large multidisciplinary team, your knowledge will continue to grow in this role, as you work your way up to caring for patients in our HANU.
* We are the dedicated High Acuity Nursing Unit for Monash Medical Centre and you have exposure to DKA, refeeding, anti-arrhythmic, tracheotomies, infusion and overdose patients
* Our respiratory cohort will see you gain experience across COPD, CF, Asthma, Lung Cancer and Pleural Infusion patients allowing you to gain experience with non-invasive ventilation
* Housing the Telemetry beds for the whole of the Clayton site, you will be involved in monitoring patients who require some investigation
* Post thoracic surgical patients are also part of our cohort, and you will see those with pneumothorax and lobectomies and will become an expert with tubes and drains
About Us:
Ward 32 has a varied and exciting clinical focus across several different areas:
* HANU (High Acuity Nursing)
* Cardiac Telemetry monitoring
* Respiratory care
* Post thoracic surgical care
Our patient cohort consists of acutely unwell patients requiring high-quality patient-centred care.
About You
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a keen interest in High Acuity Nursing, and you are looking to be part of a ward where you will receive the support to build your skills in this area of nursing. You demonstrate sound clinical judgement and can confidently manage a deteriorating patient when you need, and time management is one of your strengths. Working as part of a large multidisciplinary team, you are a nurse who communicates confidently and clearly and you are an advocate for your patients at all times.
* You are someone who actively role models the Monash Health iCare values and are committed to excellence in all that you do
* You thrive in a busy team environment and understand the importance of collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes
* You relish working in an environment where you are surrounded by a supportive and encouraging leadership team
* You are excited to continue your learning journey, as we support your ongoing development in the unit
What you need:
* Current AHPRA registration
* Recent RN experience, ideally in an acute setting
* HANU and/or Respiratory experience is highly regarded, but if you are looking to gain this, we are the place to be
* Commitment to ongoing learning and to upholding the Monash Health iCare values
In Return
This is a rare opportunity to join a new team and to be part of building the culture that the ward will be known for. We follow a team based nursing model on Ward 32 and our nurses enjoy the camaraderie that this brings. We have a dedicated education team ensuring our nurses are supported while undertaking our HANU courses, and you will be further supported by our senior staff as you build on your acute skills. Our leadership team have an open door policy and celebrating success is a key focus On Ward 32 you will find:
* A monthly Birthday celebration day
* Fun Scrub Friday
* NUM News where we recognise the work our amazing team do
* Refurbished Staff Wellbeing space
* Opportunity to complete a Post Graduate Studies in Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nurse Manager Melinda Kant on
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 25th August 2025