Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Nurse Pool

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Positions
• Part-time and Full-time hours available (0.8 - 1.0 EFT) - Please note that casual hours are not offered in this position
• Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 4+ (YP5-YP9) - Candidates with prior community experience (i.e. HITH) strongly encouraged to apply
• Alfred Care Group locations
• Staff benefits

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next challenge? Are you flexible, and enthusiastic and would like to work across a variety of clinical areas? Come join the Alfred Health Nurse Pool team!

The Department

The Nursing Workforce Planning Unit provides support across Alfred Health through Pool cover. Our team comprises of people that are able to work across a variety of specialties and adapt to new ward environments every day. Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and a major provider of specialist state-wide services to the people of Victoria.

The Position Summary

Working as a part of the Nurse Pool team you will have the unique experience of working across a wide range of general and specialty areas. These include; Vaccine Clinic oncology, trauma, infectious diseases, respiratory, renal, neurology, emergency, cardiology, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, ICU and burns. As a Nurse Pool team member, you will be provided with education and support Opportunity to consolidate skills Exposure to different specialties within a supportive framework Access to a Nurse Educator.

Skills and Qualifications Required 

• Be registered with the  Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Have at least 4 years of experience (candidates with community experience (i.e. HITH) strongly encouraged to apply)
• Be a motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of working in a team environment
• Possess 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 (morning, afternoon & night duty including weekends and public holidays)

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• On-site staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite 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, then we want to hear from you.

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 strive to have 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 require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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