Registered Nurse Critical Care -Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

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. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

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.

Exciting opportunities are available for both permanent full-time and part-time positions at Epworth HealthCare. We have openings in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at various locations: Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne, Epworth Richmond, and Epworth Eastern in Box Hill.

Please indicate your preferred site in your application.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing an outstanding patient experience in the critical care environment
• Delivering high standard of nursing care
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion to patients, families and medical consultants
• Evaluating and monitoring your patient’s progress
• Identifying sudden or subtle changes in your patient’s medical condition
• Creating and implementing effective care plans
• Acting as the communication link between doctors, patients, and the patients' families.

To be successful in this role:

You enjoy collaborating with team members and patients to create an exceptional patient experience. Focused on positive patient outcomes you are professional, compassionate and empathetic in your personal conduct. Holding confidence in your own abilities and a willingness to learn, you can work autonomously and show initiative to identify tested or innovative patient-centric solutions.

You will have:

• Experience working in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Experience in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) mandatory for Epworth Freemasons and Epworth Richmond
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and / or Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Epworth Eastern is highly preferred
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing required for all sites
• Postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Care at Epworth Eastern is highly desirable
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Excels in high-pressure, skilled environments while maintaining composure and delivering exceptional outcomes under critical conditions
• Solid understanding of health information structures and technology
• Cardiothoracic experience highly desired (Epworth Eastern & Richmond site)
• Availability to work a rotating roster including day and night shifts including on-call participation

Position Description                        Inherent Requirements

We review applications as they are received and unable to sponsor international candidates at this time.

About Epworth Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care with a rapidly expanding haematology/oncology service offering stem cell transplantation, BiTE therapy clinical trials and CAR T delivery, plus a full range of surgical services where the VMO’s partner with ICU in the provision of acute medical and/or post-operative care to ensure the best patient experience and outcomes are achieved.

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialities, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies. At Richmond the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is evidence-based nursing care for a diverse and complex patient population. In collaboration with the broader hospital community, you will care for patients with cardiothoracic, neurological, orthopaedic, general surgical, and complex medical cases.

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility and has 15 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic, and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers a positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well-being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne’s east.

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access 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
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $82,236 - $103,280 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.