Emergency Department (ED) Registered/Enrolled Nurse

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity? Join the Emergency Department at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) and make a difference in the local community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment at LRH, ‘a world of opportunities awaits’.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Registered or Enrolled Nurse to join our busy and fast-paced Emergency Department on a full-time or part-time basis ongoing arrangement will be considered for the right candidate.

About the role

As a Registered/Enrolled Nurse in the Emergency Department at Latrobe Regional Health, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals in urgent need. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to support optimal health outcomes for patients. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to your local community while furthering your professional practice in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

About You

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Demonstrated clinical experience and competency in acute or emergency care settings
• A collaborative team approach and excellent communication skills
• Confidence in decision-making and patient advocacy
• Previous experience in Emergency Nursing (highly desirable)
• A commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career for more information, we encourage you to contact Jenny Pridgeon, Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department on (03) 5173 8000 or via email: Jennifer.Pridgeon@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description – Registered Nurse

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description – Enrolled Nurse

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 29th August 2025

Please note: we will be unable to accept applications from overseas applicants at this time. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.
 

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. 

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au