Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Medical & Surgical Wards)

Knox Private Hospital | Full Time & Part Time Opportunities (0.6 FTE+)

Grow your nursing career in a supportive, modern hospital where your skills are valued and your development is encouraged.

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Whether you're looking to consolidate your acute nursing experience or explore a new specialty area, Knox Private Hospital offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded clinical team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

With opportunities available across our Acute Medical and Surgical Wards, you'll be supported by experienced leaders, ongoing education programs, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for patients.

Why Join Knox Private Hospital?

✅ Work in one of Victoria's largest and most advanced private hospitals

✅ Full-time and part-time opportunities available (0.6 FTE or more)

✅ Ongoing professional development and career progression pathways

✅ Supportive and inclusive team culture

✅ Discounted private health insurance

✅ Gym Passport and retail discounts

✅ Access to a national network of hospitals and career opportunities

✅ Be part of Healthscope's Community of Care

About Knox Private Hospital

Located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Knox Private Hospital is a fully accredited 334-bed tertiary facility providing a comprehensive range of specialist services including:

• Emergency Services
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Medical and Surgical Services
• Advanced Cardiac Services, including two 24-hour Cardiac Catheter Laboratories

Our state-of-the-art perioperative department features 15 operating theatres, including a dedicated Day Procedure Centre and Hybrid Theatre, supporting a broad range of specialties including Cardiac, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Colorectal, Urology, Vascular, ENT, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Paediatrics and more.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic acute care environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Advocating for best practice and patient safety
• Supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journey
• Providing education to promote recovery and positive health outcomes
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and undergraduate nurses
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and a positive team culture

About You

You are a compassionate and motivated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to providing outstanding patient care.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (unrestricted)
• Minimum two years' post-graduate nursing experience
• Previous acute medical or surgical nursing experience (highly regarded)
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster
• Working rights in Australia
• Working With Children Check (where applicable)

Why Healthscope?

At Healthscope, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Community of Care, you'll join a team of passionate healthcare professionals who genuinely support one another and work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families every day.

We are committed to helping our people grow through ongoing learning opportunities, clinical education, leadership development and access to career pathways across our national network of hospitals.

Here, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, share your knowledge, celebrate successes and build a rewarding long-term career in healthcare.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role with a leading private healthcare provider, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the exceptional team at Knox Private Hospital.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 7th December 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au 

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay range between $41.90 and $53.70 + 12% Super)

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required

to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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