• Fixed-term, part-time (0.6 EFT) role until 3 October 2027
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• $81,364 - $100,146 salary range (pro rata for part time) + salary packaging + superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns. We provide specialised maternity, neonatal and women's health services and are committed to being the best place to work, learn and contribute, while delivering exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the Team

5 North (5N) is a 22-bed medical, surgical and palliative care ward providing inpatient care specialising in Women's Health, Gynaecological Oncology and Breast Cancer. The Women's is a tertiary referral centre providing care for women with a broad range of gynaecological conditions, including chronic pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause-related concerns, pelvic floor disorders, uro-gynaecological conditions and complications of early pregnancy. We also care for women undergoing fertility-related treatment, termination of pregnancy and treatment for gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers.

Complex Care Unit (CCU)

Located within 5 North, the Complex Care Unit provides specialist care for women with complex medical and surgical nursing needs across the cancer, gynaecology and maternity services. The unit is staffed by nurses who have completed specialised CCU education and training.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to positive health outcomes through the provision of safe, high-quality, holistic and patient-centred care. You will work collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care from admission through to discharge. You will support the Nurse Unit Manager and Associate Unit Manager team in promoting service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of a safe and supportive workplace.

A regular day will see you:

• Undertaking comprehensive patient assessments and recognising normal and abnormal clinical findings.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans.
• Communicating patient assessments, care plans and clinical concerns effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Delivering evidence-based nursing care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Working within your scope of practice and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Supporting a positive team culture and safe patient care environment.

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

You’ll bring with you:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and acute nursing skills.
• Experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Well-developed critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• The ability to work a rotating roster, including AM, PM and night duty shifts.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to fostering positive team relationships.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits for living expenses, meals and accommodation.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and wellness initiatives.
• Career development, mentoring and education opportunities.
• Public transport at our doorstep and end-of-trip facilities for cyclists.
• Onsite cafés, retail outlets, post office and library services.
• Five weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading.
• Purchased leave options.
• Access to nearby childcare centres and breastfeeding facilities.

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rachael Pierce on (03) 8345 3545 or rachael.pierce@thewomens.org.au

Application closing date: 11 November 2026