Registered and Enrolled Nurses – Sub-Acute & Aged Care – Various Opportunities

• GEM, rehab, palliative and aged care opportunities


• Permanent, full- and part-time positions available


• Career progression and leadership opportunities


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

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:

We have various, ongoing opportunities for Registered and Enrolled Nurses in our geriatric evaluation and management (GEM), rehabilitation, palliative care and aged care wards and facilities across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

At Eastern Health, you will be a valued member of a highly dedicated, multi-disciplinary team incorporating medical, nursing and allied health professionals.  We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to provide our patients with timely access to the best possible care. You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians, including clinical educators and a cohesive leadership team. With a strong commitment to research and teaching, we offer many professional development opportunities, and our online learning platform, iLearn, holds a wealth of information to assist you with your ongoing learning and development.

Click on the links to find out more about the Peter James Centre, Wantirna Health, and our residential aged care services

When applying, please nominate your preference for a position in rehabilitation, geriatric evaluation and management, aged care, or palliative care.

International applications welcome.

About you:

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

• Current registration with AHPRA (essential)


• Successful completion of a nurse graduate program (essential)


• Recent 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.  An 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**