RMH Registered RISE Programs- Acute Nursing Practice

• Acute Medical Services- Acute Medical Unit (AMU), General Medical (5SE),  Gastroenterology (5N), Respiratory Care (5SW), Infectious Diseases (9E), Day Medical (5W)


• Acute Surgical Services- General Surgery (3S), Colorectal/Hepatobiliary (3SW), Urology, BOE & Vascular Surgery (9W)


• Trauma- Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) & Plastics (7SE), and Orthopaedics (7SW)


• Nursing Resource Transition Pool (NRTP)

• Supported Registered nurse Introduction to Speciality Education (RISE) program
  Part time ongoing and fixed term positions


• Programs commencing February 2023


• Opportunity to apply for supported program in any one of the areas listed above

What you will need to succeed in any of our services:

• You are an AHPRA Registered nurse with acute experience and able to work a range of AM/PM & ND shifts, within our supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team

IMPORTANT- Please detail one (only) specific unit/department/program you are applying for in your cover letter (eg: RISE Program- Acute Medical Services, General Medicine, 5SE). Please address the cover letter to the Postgraduate Nursing Education Coordinator.

RISE Program- Acute Medical Services

Participants of this six (6) month program will explore higher level system-based patient assessment principles as well as a range of medical conditions, with a focus on identifying and responding to clinical deterioration.

The Acute Medical RISE Program speciality areas are:

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU)


• Day Medical Unit (5W)


• General Medicine (5SE)


• General Medicine and Gastroenterology (5N) (internal RMH applicants only)


• Infectious Diseases (9E)


• Respiratory Medicine (5SW)

To be eligible to apply for this program, applicants must have a minimum of 6 months recent clinical experience as a registered nurse.

RISE Program- Acute Surgical Services

Participants of this six (6) month program will develop an increased understanding and awareness of the assessment and management principles required to safely provide care for a patient pre- and post-operatively including pain management, invasive devices and wound/stoma management.

The Acute Surgical RISE Program Speciality areas are:

• General Surgery (3S)


• Colorectal/ Hepatobiliary (3SW)


• Urology, BOE & Vascular Surgery (9W)

To be eligible to apply for this program, applicants must have a minimum of 6 months recent acute nursing experience.

RISE Program- Trauma- Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) & Plastics (7SE), and Orthopaedics (7SW) 

The six (6) month Trauma Program brings together participants from Orthopaedics (7SW) and Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) and Plastics (7SE). Participants will gain knowledge and clinical skill in trauma assessment and management with a focus on identifying and responding to clinical deterioration.

The Trauma RISE Program speciality  areas are:

• Trauma. Ear, Nose Throat (ENT) & Plastics (7SE)


• Trauma Orthopaedics (7SW)

To be eligible to apply for this program, applicants must have a minimum of 6 months recent acute nursing experience.

RISE Program- Nursing Resource Transition Pool (NRTP)

Participants of this six (6) month program will gain knowledge in caring for patients with acute medical conditions and surgical presentations, as well as the skills required to manage invasive devices and the deteriorating patient.As a participant of the RISE Program- NRTP, you will be working in a variety of settings including the acute wards at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Park Campus.

RISE Program- Sub Acute Services (Royal Park Campus & 4SE)

Participants of this six (6) month program will focus on patient assessment principles, common presentation and management within the sub-acute setting with a focus on identifying and responding to clinical deterioration. Participants work at either the City Campus in the Acute Care of Elderly ward, or at the Rehabilitation, Royal Park Campus.

For further detailed information relating to each of our RISE programs and specialty units please visit: RISE Program | The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Applications must include the following:

• Cover letter addressed to the Postgraduate Nursing Program Coordinator stating one (only) program you are applying for


• Curriculum Vitae


• Contact details of two (2) senior clinical referees (i.e. NUM, ANUM, CNE)

All applications will be assessed on letter of application, curriculum vitae, clinical experience, references and interview.

Please note that stream availability is always subject to change.

Our Commitment to you:

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals


• We have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities are fully supported


• You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term!


• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

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.