Registered Nurse -Paediatric - - Nurse Bank
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Department / Program
Looking for flexibility, variety and the chance to make a difference in children's lives? Join Monash Health Bureau (MHB) as a Casual Paediatric Nurse.
Monash Health Bureau is Monash Health's central workforce unit, connecting skilled nurses with casual opportunities across our extensive health service. As a casual paediatric nurse, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle while gaining valuable experience across a range of paediatric settings.
Working through MHB means you'll be part of a trusted workforce that supports our hospitals when and where children and families need us most. From inpatient wards to specialty paediatric services, every shift is an opportunity to provide compassionate, family-centred care and broaden your clinical experience.
Why join Monash Health Bureau?
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Flexibility to work shifts that fit your lifestyle
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Opportunities across a variety of paediatric clinical areas
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Gain exposure to different teams, services and patient presentations
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Build your skills and confidence within a leading health service
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Be part of a workforce that plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to children and families
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Work within an organisation committed to child safety, safeguarding and family-centred care
Whether you're an experienced paediatric nurse looking for greater flexibility or a nurse wanting to expand your experience across different paediatric environments, Monash Health Bureau offers a rewarding way to grow your career while making a genuine impact.
Join the team that's supporting children's healthcare across one of Victoria's largest and most respected health services.
About the Role
We're looking for passionate and patient-focused Registered Nurses with recent (within the last 12 months) experience working in paediatrics to join our teams in a casual capacity across Monash Health.
In this role, you'll provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to infants, children, young people and their families while working within a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.
Depending on your skills and experience, you may have opportunities to work across a range of paediatric settings, including:
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Paediatric inpatient wards
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Paediatric emergency and short stay units
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Paediatric specialty services
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General paediatric medical and surgical areas
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Adolescent health services
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Early Parenting Centre Casey
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Monash Children’s @ Home (Hospital in the Home)
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Deliver safe, evidence-based care to children and young people
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Partner with families to provide high-quality family-centred care
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Work alongside experienced paediatric clinicians within multidisciplinary teams
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Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration
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Participate in education, training and quality improvement activities
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Contribute to a child-safe culture that promotes the rights, wellbeing and safety of children and young people
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Develop your clinical skills across a variety of paediatric settings
About You
You are a passionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for children and supporting families throughout their healthcare journey. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can quickly build rapport with children and carers, and are committed to providing safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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An understanding of safeguarding principles and your responsibilities in protecting children and young people from harm
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The ability to advocate for children, recognise concerns regarding safety or wellbeing, and escalate concerns appropriately
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Recent acute paediatric nursing experience (minimum 12 months experience required to work on the casual bank, with recent experience in a paediatric setting within the past 12 months)
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Well-developed clinical assessment and decision-making skills
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A commitment to delivering family-centred and child-focused care
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
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Flexibility and confidence to work across different clinical settings and locations
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A positive attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges
Essential Requirements
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Registered Nurse registration with Ahpra (unconditional)
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Valid Working with Children’s Checks
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Demonstrated paediatric nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting
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Availability to work a variety of shifts
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A commitment to Monash Health's values of being Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In
Why you will love working with us
At Monash Health, you'll join a supportive and welcoming team where your career aspirations are encouraged and your contribution is valued.
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Access to specialist clinical development opportunities
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Career pathways across one of Australia's largest health services
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Salary packaging benefits
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Fitness Passport and wellbeing initiatives
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Opportunities to work across a variety of perioperative specialties and clinical settings
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Monash Health Bureau recruitment team at mhbrecruitment@monashhealth.org
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application in eHub. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide.
Step 2: Complete the Digital Application Form as part of bank application.
Applications will be screened upon receipt, and selection of activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 9 September 2026