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Emergency General Surgery ward
Manage and lead a 28-bed emergency general surgery ward
Work alongside a highly specialised multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding person-centred care
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of two adult Major Trauma Services for the state of Victoria, caring for up to 80 per cent of the state’s most severely injured patients every year.
This role leads the emergency general surgery ward. This ward has a great relationship with our ED and peri operative teams as the work focuses on treatment of patients with non-elective surgical issues of the GI system e.g., appendicitis, bowel obstructions, cholelithiasis and boasts a stable nursing workforce with great staff retention and professional development.
The nursing team in 3 South work as a team with our wider multi-disciplinary colleagues with highly experienced allied health, clinical pharmacists, medical staff and clinical nurse consultants to provide high quality patient care.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a hospital with a proud history of strong nurse leaders. The RMH today champions inclusion and equity for our staff and the community that we serve. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
Your new role:
- Lead a team of nurses to provide world-class care to people who need it most
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to advance health for everyone, every day
- Provide operational oversight of workforce, financial and quality key performance indicators
- Be supported by strong nurse leaders
- You have experience managing an acute surgical ward with a collaborative working style
- You have effective communication skills and a passion for achieving the best for your team
- You are an AHPRA Registered Nurse with 5 years acute clinical experience
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications or currently studying in a post-graduate capacity
- Most importantly, you thrive by achieving the best outcomes for all and welcome the opportunity to learn and grow alongside others
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Further learning is encouraged and supported
- Strong well being focus such as free meditation, courses, access to free counselling and a “Speak Up for Safety” culture
- Salary packaging, on site amenities, close to all modes of public transport, on site parking
If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us. Please call Karen Folan, Deputy Director of Nursing, Surgical Services, 0438210873 for a discussion.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.
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