About 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.

Why West 4 General Medicine at Dandenong Hospital

We are a 40 inpatient beds unit.  Specialties relate to respiratory medicine, Wellness and Recovery care as well as cardiac and renal conditions.  West 4 is one of two wards who originally developed the Ward Governance Structure. Ward Governance is a quality improvement initiative, set to focus on delivering our key objective to deliver “excellence in care.”  Governance comprises of medical, pharmacy, allied health, and nursing leads, engaged in communicating collaboratively to identify any potential or actual risk to patient care in order to facilitate improved patient outcomes.  This is achieved through multilevel collaboration and communication within the teams. 

About the Role

As an accomplished Registered Nurses (RN) you have proven acute Hospital experience in General Medicine and deliver a patient centred approach with an excellent bedside manner. Demonstrated current clinical experience in general medicine and palliative care are all highly sought. We encourage engagement in professional development activities including, but not limited to undertaking Post Graduate Certificates with application to Medical/Surgical Transition into Specialty Practice.  On-site education and access to Clinical Educators and Clinical Coaches is available.

Full & Part Time ongoing roles available with flexibility to work a minimum of .6 EFT is sought, across a 24/7 rotating roster.

About You

You are an experienced RN with previous experience in general medicine, acute hospital setting. You are a dedicated and compassionate nurse who is enthusiastic about further developing your clinical skills seek support and mentoring from those around you.

You Are Also

• dedicated to safe best practice & quality care


• committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy


• enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively


• excited to be accountable for & manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence


• an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles

What You Need

• A relevant Qualification


• Proven clinical experience in an acute General Medicine Hospital Ward highly desireable 


• A willingness to learn & grow your leadership capabilities through commitment to a portfolio


• Australian working rights


• Current AHPRA registration

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills and knowledge base


• avenues to further develop your leadership and project management skills


• mentorship and career guidance


• support to attend relevant forums and conferences


• a supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay


• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program


• free flu vaccinations


• private health insurance at discounted rates


• health imaging services


• + more

How to Apply

We only accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents

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