Registered Paediatric Nurse jobs in Melbourne VIC

Title: Paediatric Registered Nurse
Requisition ID: 6936

Location:
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128

#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Job Posting Date: 12 Aug 2026
.buttontext22beeb8c95e6e7eb a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext22beeb8c95e6e7eb a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #003087 !important; outline: none !important; }

Do you work for Eastern Health currently? If so, please log in to Eastern Health Careers Employee Login using your network login details to see the full range of jobs available to you

Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

Full Time and Part Time opportunities available
Box Hill Hospital | Close to public transport and shops
Work with a passionate, multidisciplinary paediatric team

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 and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Join a 16 bed unit and support children from neonates to those 18 years of age. We care for young people admitted with a wide variety of presentations, ranging from surgial (general surgery, ENT, plastics, 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 encourages to participate in patient care.

You will join a professional, multidisciplinary team who partner to provide exceptional care for our patients. With a strong commitment to research, learning and teaching, we offer professional development, leadership opportunities, and the space to grow your career. We strive to provide excellent care to all our patients and families regardless of background and have fun as we do so! All nursing staff work rotating rosters including AM, PM and night duty shifts, with the option of permanent night duty open for discussion.

About you

As a Paediatric Registered Nurse, your skills and experience will include:

Current, condition-free registration with AHPRA
Minimum 12 months experience in paediatric nursing (essential)
Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing patient focused care
Active engagement in continued professional and career development

Please refer to the position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

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

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly & supportive teams
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fitness Passport for work-life balance
Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to Private Health Insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here to view the position description

Contact Name: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce

Contact Number: 03 9095 2451

Contact Email: NMWorkforce@easternhealth.org.au

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day