Registered Nurse - Medicine

Job Requisition ID:  7697
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175

Employment Type:  Part Time
Posting Date:  23 Apr 2026

 

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. 

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

 

About the Role: 

We currently have ongoing/ fixed term part-time positions available to work in South West 2 at Dandenong Hospital.

  • 48hrs per fortnight working rotational roster with permanent night duty available.

We guarantee that no two days will be the same! You’ll enjoy the variety and challenges that come from working with skilled senior staff clinical mentors while being supported by the leadership team across the program and across our large, complex health service. 

  Your work will include:  

  • Patient-centred provision of care to our cohort of patients in General Medicine  

  • Role modelling to other staff and working within the team collaboratively  

  • Participating in quality improvement across the program to support best practice 

  • Ours is a highly connected team with strong shared values and a commitment to excellence.    

About Us: 

South West 2 is an Acute General Medicine Unit seeking inspired, skilled and passionate General Medical Nurses' who would like to join our team.    

As an Acute Medical Unit, South West 2 is responsible for the management of a wide range of illnesses including, but not limited to cardiac respiratory and renal conditions and is one of the multiple wards within Monash Health to have established a Ward Governance model.  

Ward Governance is a method in which all members of the team, collaborate and direct care in consultation with the patients care goals and beliefs.  The team includes Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy and Allied Health.  Members not only focus on ensuring patient progress and plans, optimise safety and outcomes, but also remain vigilant to ever changing best practice guidelines and continuously adapt and innovate their care.  

Under the governance team structure, Registered Nurses will be encouraged to communicate in harmony with Medical, Allied Health and Pharmacy leads on a daily basis.  

About You: 

If you have a thirst for learning you will have access to resources to support you in this position, enabling you to further advance your nursing skills. You also genuinely enjoy making a difference to people’s lives and working within a collaborative team. 

You are also: 

  • Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care 

  • Available to work a 24X7 rotating roster 

  • Committed to delivering patient-centred care & a patient advocacy 

  • Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively 

  • Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence 

  • An advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles 

In Return: 

 As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

  • Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
  • Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
  • Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
  • Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
  • Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging. 

 

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Kimi Joseph, Nurse Manager Southwest 2, 0437 439 121.

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

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: 7 May 2026