Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Nurse Pool

About Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service dedicated to delivering high-quality care across every stage of life. We serve close to 1.2 million people across metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast, and Southern Gippsland. Our extensive network includes more than 15 main sites, comprising hospitals, centres, and clinics, providing comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people, along with a full spectrum of services in between. With over 22,000 dedicated staff, we focus on delivering exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care, fostering shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are integral to staff development, encouraging all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed on 1 January 2026, following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service, and Peninsula Health.

This position offers permanent part-time and full-time hours (0.8 - 1.0 EFT), with casual hours not available. We are seeking a Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 4+ (YP5-YP9), and candidates with prior community experience (e.g., Hospital in the Home - HITH) are strongly encouraged to apply. The role is based across Alfred Care Group locations and comes with attractive staff benefits.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking your next challenge? Do you possess flexibility, enthusiasm, and a desire to work across a variety of clinical areas? Come and join the Alfred Health Nurse Pool team!

The Department: Nursing Workforce Planning Unit

The Nursing Workforce Planning Unit provides essential support across Alfred Health through its Pool cover. Our team comprises individuals capable of working across diverse specialties and adapting to new ward environments daily. Alfred Health is a recognized leader in healthcare delivery, improvement, research, and education. We serve as the primary provider of health services to residents in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs and a major provider of specialist state-wide services to the people of Victoria.

The Position Summary: Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Nurse Pool

Working as a vital part of the Nurse Pool team, you will gain the unique experience of working across an extensive range of general and specialty areas. These include, but are not limited to: Vaccine Clinic, oncology, trauma, infectious diseases, respiratory, renal, neurology, emergency, cardiology, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, intensive care (ICU), and burns. As a Nurse Pool team member, you will benefit from comprehensive education and support, offering:

• Opportunity to consolidate skills
• Exposure to different specialties within a supportive framework
• Access to a dedicated Nurse Educator

Skills and Qualifications Required

To be successful in the Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Nurse Pool role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Possess at least 4 years of experience (candidates with community experience, such as HITH, are strongly encouraged to apply)
• Be a motivated individual who thrives on the challenge of working in a team environment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and background in Patient-Centred care
• Have the ability to maintain a high level of communication with patients, staff, and visitors
• Be available to work on a rotating roster, including morning, afternoon, and night duty, as well as weekends and public holidays

Staff Benefits

Joining Bayside Health offers a range of attractive staff benefits, including:

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing available through Maxxia
• On-site staff gym at Alfred Hospital
• Modern on-site library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and well-being incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

If you are interested in the opportunity to join one of Australia's leading healthcare providers, we encourage you to apply.

For further information, please contact the Nurse Bank and Pool leadership team at nursingrecruitment@alfred.org.au. Applications close Sunday, 15th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or an alternative format for application materials, please contact the person listed on this advertisement.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Key skills/competency

• Registered Nursing
• Patient-Centred Care
• Clinical Specialities
• Acute Care
• Critical Care
• Trauma Nursing
• Oncology Nursing
• Emergency Nursing
• Communication Skills
• Roster Management