Registered Nurse- Inpatient Units: Rehab, Medical Oncology, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Surgical, Acute Pool

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and professional development!


• Access to 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging to boost your take home pay


• Ongoing and Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time opportunities available! 

The Position 

Job Reference: 3926

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Inpatient Units: Rehab, Medical Oncology, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Surgical, Respiratory, Acute Pool
Classification: YP3 - YP9
Salary per hour (exc. super): $42.54 - $52.82
Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 hours per fortnight (including an ADO every 4 weeks if working 80 hours)
Employment Status: Ongoing and Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time opportunities available. 

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an amazing opportunity to progress your career within a leading Regional Health Service?

We have positions available within the below departments: 

• Medical – General Medicine, Renal, Endocrinology, Neuro/Stroke, GEM on Acute, Cardiology, Medical Oncology and Respiratory medicine


• Surgical – General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Urology Surgery, Facio-maxillary and Head and Neck Surgery.


• Rehabilitation – Musculoskeletal, Stroke and Neurological Rehab,  Geriatric Evaluation & Management


• Orthopaedics – Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery


• Acute Pool - The Acute Pool staff work within the main Bendigo Hospital Campus and work within the Acute Inpatient wards, Critical Care and specialised units upon the demand of the hospital.  The Acute Pool offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge across a range of Acute departments within one of the largest regional health services


• Specialist Palliative Care and Evaluation Unit – Hospice and Geriatric Evaluation & Management.

For more information about our teams within Medical Services or regarding the positions, please contact Penny Spencer, Director of Nursing Medical Services. We look forward to receiving your application!

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

• We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs


• Career development and education opportunities


• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight


• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your new division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Penny Spencer, Director of Nursing Medical Services on (03) 5454 8297 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: International Nurses Day 2024

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.