Registered Nurse General Surgical - 5 Gray Richmond

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.

At Epworth, our General Surgical teams play a vital role in the well-being of thousands of patients who may be suffering from debilitating or distressing conditions. A wide range of acute and chronic medical problems are treated with advanced care, technology and services by multidisciplinary teams. You will be supported by great teams with excellent leaders and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and opportunities.

We are seeking a passionate, flexible and dynamic Registered Nurse with strong acute experience to join our team at Epworth Richmond! This is a fantastic opportunity is to work within our 5 Gray surgical ward which specialises in caring for vascular, thoracics, plastics, ENT, breast, major head and neck surgery patients. Full or part time options are available. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse having previously worked in an acute surgical ward. You will be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes.  A strong communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with patients and their families.  You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering exceptional patient experience and care
• Playing an active part within a high functioning proactive team
• Utilising your broad knowledge and experience within a small, flexible environment
• Promoting a safe and respectful working environment

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Current AHPRA Nursing registration
• An excellent clinical understanding of surgical nursing care
• Well-developed proactive time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to your professional development
• The ability to work within a team focused environment

RN Position Description             Inherent Requirements

Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.

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 specialties, 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.

 

• Relevant Graduate/Post Graduate qualification
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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:

• 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, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $68,212 - $95,776 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (pro-rated 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.