Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

• Permanent Part Time 


• Join our dedicated Paediatric nursing team


• Based at Box Hill Hospital

Eastern Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our paediatric team at Box Hill Hospital  

• Do you want to provide exceptional family-centred care within a values-based organisation?


• Extensive range of career and learning opportunities


• Box Hill location – work close to home, close to public transport and shops

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. 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

An opportunity exists on the paediatric ward at Box Hill Hospital for an experienced Registered Nurse. Our busy paediatric unit has 16 beds. We support children from neonatal age to 18 years old. Our presentations range from surgical (general surgery, ENT, plastics and orthopaedics) to medical, including a speciality Eating Disorders unit. We provide a family-centred, holistic model of care and provide an environment where families are encouraged to participate in patient care. We are an innovative, collaborative and friendly team, and support our nurses with learning and teaching opportunities, including the Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Paediatrics).

You will have paediatric nursing experience, a friendly and bubbly personality and a desire to share what you know as well as learn more. You will enjoy a fast-paced environment where each day is different. You’ll be confident managing the unexpected, an excellent communicator, and a highly skilled clinician who can work autonomously yet simultaneously as part of a team.

About you

To be successful in this role you need to have:

• Current valid nursing registration with AHPRA


• Experience and/or a strong interest in paediatric nursing


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills


• A willingness to embrace Eastern Health values and contribute to a positive team culture


• Excellent patient assessment skills and attention to detail


• Strong commitment to high quality patient care and consumer engagement - a desire to continue improving our unit


• Strong time management and organisational skills 

 Refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

What we offer

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

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities


• Friendly & supportive team


• Flexible working hours


• Salary packaging options


• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, 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 Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence