Working in healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.  

Showcase your passion and skills in work that really makes a difference. 

Monash Health General Medicine Program has Ongoing Registered Nurse positions available with the opportunity to further progress your knowledge and skills with opportunities for post graduate studies within a supportive Education and Tertiary based environment!

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse – General Medicine

We guarantee that no two days will be the same.

You’ll enjoy the variety and challenge that comes from working with skilled senior staff clinical mentors, while being supported by the leadership team across the program and across our large, complex health service. Your work will include:

• Patient centred provision of care to our cohort of patients in General Medicine


• Role modelling to other staff and working within the team collaboratively


• Participating in quality improvement across the program to support best practice

Ours is a highly connected team with strong shared values and a commitment to excellence. 

Why General Medicine at Dandenong SW2

Our Wards under the General Medicine Program are truly a great place to work.  

South West 2 holds 20 inpatient beds comprised of General Medical patients admitted for cardiac, renal and respiratory conditions.  We are one of several wards to have implemented ward governance, providing care to patients under the supervision of a medical, nursing, pharmacy and allied health lead.  Under the governance structure, staff are encouraged to actively engage in quality improvement and risk mitigation activities to provide safe and timely care to patients.

Come and join us at South West 2:

• Newly developed and redesigned for a fresh new working environment


• Focus on your career development with support from team members who recently engaged in the SURGE model of care have been trained in a myriad of skills


• Build your foundations in General Medicine and apply for Transition to Specialty Practice programs in General Medicine and Acute Care.  

We offer:

• A Wide variety of presentations both clinically and psychosocially


• A large collaborative supportive multidisciplinary team


• Clinical educator and clinical support nursing roles


• Developed Ward Governance and clinical leadership teams.


• services to a multicultural patient cohort which supports diversity and equity for all patients and families


• A leadership team that fosters high performing talent and career progression


• A welcoming team and positive culture


• Professional development and consistent upskilling opportunities

If working in a newly established ward with opportunities to upskill and enhance your career interests you, please apply now.

Based at Dandenong Hospital, you have the option of car parking or access to public transport within walking distance. Work across a rotating roster to ensure a great, work-life balance. There are also employment benefits such as:

• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program;


• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay;


• free flu vaccinations;


• travel clinic and Employee Imaging Service;


• Employee Assistance Program available to employees and their families; and


• private health insurance at discounted rates.

About our Monash Health  

More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-east Melbourne, including seven hospitals and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

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.

For more details about the role plus how to apply, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.