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About North 3 Acute Surgical Ward at Dandenong Hospital, Monash Health.

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing over 22,000 people across a range of specialities.

North 3 is a 28 bed Acute Surgical Ward specialising in Colorectal and Gastroenterology. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team who work closely together to ensure that we achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and families/carers.

The Role

We have recently hired exceptional nursing talent in our Acute Surgical Ward and have additional ongoing roles for passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking to further develop their clinical skills and career pathway especially within a Gastroenterology and Colorectal setting. 

We are seeking nurses dedicated to delivering outstanding patient centred care across a 24/7 rotational roster. Full or Part permanent ongoing positions available.

About You

You have exceptional clinical nursing skills, enjoy working in a diverse high functioning team and possess excellent communication skills. You are passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based nursing care to your patients, thrive whilst working in a team environment and enjoy career development opportunities.

What You Need

• Relevant qualifications


• Willingness to take on a portfolio(s) contributing to ward quality improvements & National Standards


• Demonstrated experience in a surgical ward


• Current AHPRA registration


• Australian working rights

Why N3 Acute Surgical Ward at Dandenong Hospital?

• be part of a dedicated & highly specialised team


• work within a high functioning & dynamic multidisciplinary team


• rotating & flexible roster


• a supportive learning environment encouraging post graduate studies


• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals


• mentorship & career guidance to progress your clinical career

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Monash Health is truly a great place to work and grow your career with benefits such as:-

• salary packaging options increasing your take-home pay


• onsite subsidised staff car parking


• comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• access to a diverse Health & Wellbeing Program

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay, access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.

Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using your Monash Health employee account. For any queries regarding employee accounts contact Recruitment Services by email – recruitment@monashhealth.org.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed.  These include:

• reference checks;


• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;


• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and


• proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.  The current orders require evidence of three doses.
All applicants to positions with Monash Health will need to upload acceptable evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 as part of their application.  Acceptable evidence is a copy of your Immunisation History Statement or your COVID-19 Digital Certificate, which can be accessed via MyGov.

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