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Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
Epworth HealthCare (Epworth) seeks casual or permanent enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Midwives with acute and/or midwifery experience, to join our high performing and highly valued Central Resource Unit (CRU).
The CRU provides a flexible workforce, including nurses and midwives, to support Epworth clinical units. With a choice of sites and specialities available, you will be responsible for the provision of high-quality patient focused care.
With the support of a dedicated CRU educator and courses available through our unique Nursing & Midwifery Academy, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills by working across a wide variety of specialities including orthopaedics, urology, maxillofacial, colorectal, vascular, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, plastics, neurosurgery, complex pain management, general medical/ oncology, inpatient rehabilitation, neurology and maternity (Epworth Freemasons only).
Casual or permanent pool opportunities are available within our CRU based at all our sites; Epworth Richmond, Epworth Freemasons (East Melbourne), Epworth Eastern (Box Hill), Epworth Camberwell and Epworth Geelong.
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV. We will review applications and respond promptly.
For more information, refer to the position description below or contact **************@epworth.org.au / 0439 891 ***.
You will make an impact by:
- Delivering an exceptional patient experience
- Providing high standards of nursing care
- Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients, families and medical staff
To be successful in this role, you will…
- Have completed a Graduate Year (by commencement of work) or had 12 months of acute experience since graduation.
- Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in surgical/medical nursing care and/or midwifery, and the patient journey.
- Have recency of practise in acute, subacute or midwifery care contexts
- Have excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Be teachable and have a willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Enjoy the challenge of working flexibly within a team environment.
- Possess a strong understanding and background of patient-centred care
- Have the ability to maintain a high level of communication with patients, staff, and visitors.
- Have well-developed time management and prioritisation skills
Qualifications
- A current RN, RNM or EN qualification with AHPRA registration
- Permanent residency or Australian citizenship
- Possess a current Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Possess a current Police Check
Position Description - Registered Nurse
Position Description - Registered Midwife Nurse
Position Description - Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Midwife
Position Description - Enrolled Nurse
Inherent Requirements - Perioperative
Inherent Requirements - Ward
We will review and respond to applications as we receive them.
Additional Information
At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Flexible rostering for permanent part timers, with flexibility and choice across locations for all CRU members
- Education and support with a dedicated nurse educator
- Exposure to different specialties and diverse clinical settings
- Opportunities for professional development
- Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact **************@epworth.org.au or call or text 0439 891 ***.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
