Registered Nurse – Entry to Emergency Nursing

Have you dreamt of working in an Emergency Department but have no or limited experience?

Are you keen and willing to undertake a supported learning program?

Registered and Enrolled Nurses

• Entry to ED program


• Angliss Hospital


• Permanent, full- and part-time positions available


• Career progression and leadership opportunities


• $64,911.60 - $88,992.80 per annum dependent on experience (pro rata for part time)

About Eastern Health:

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We are a values-based organisation committed to research and teaching, and have strong affiliations with Australia’s top universities. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role:
The opportunity exists at our busy and exciting Emergency Department (ED) at the Angliss Hospital for passionate and enthusiastic nurses who would like to undertake a 12 week supported learning program that is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in the ED setting.

This permanent (full or part time) position will enable you to develop new skills or refresh old skills and provide you with the opportunity to progress to specialized transition to practice program (TSP) or go on to complete Post Graduate studies in Emergency Nursing

Angliss Emergency Department cares for over 40,000 patients a year with an average of 120 patients per day. We support O&G, Paediatrics, Cardiac, General Medicine, General Surgery and Mental Health patients. We place a high importance on evidence based practice and are a diverse gender friendly team.

About you:

You are dedicated, empathetic and adaptable. You understand, and are interested in, the complex and varied patient presentations cared for in the acute hospital setting. To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA (essential)


• Successful completion of a nurse graduate program (essential)


• Recent acute nursing experience (within Australia)


• Post graduate qualifications will be highly regarded


• An empathetic and personable demeanour


• A strong commitment to high quality care


• The ability to work as part of a diverse team


• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer:

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Work for a values-based organisation


• Diverse and engaging career opportunities


• Friendly & supportive team


• Flexible working hours; we actively encourage work-life balance


• Salary packaging options


• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps:

Applications will be shortlisted as received, so apply today.

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury


• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.


• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.


• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date**