Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses - Rehabilitation

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.

Epworth Rehabilitation is seeking registered and enrolled nurses with acute or rehabilitation experience to join Epworth on a fixed-term contract until 20/12/2026.

Working within a multidisciplinary team environment, you will join a patient-centred team caring for patients who are recovering from surgery or illness or needing support to maximise their independence. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a team motivated to assist patients in returning to their daily lives. We strive for the best patient outcomes – through research and innovation we have developed contemporary services to continue to deliver the best possible care and programs for our patients.

Rehabilitation helps patients recover from an illness, injury or surgical procedure, manage a chronic illness or prevent further injury. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a team motivated to assist patients in returning to their daily lives.

You will make an impact by:

• Being a key part of a team committed to delivering an exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes
• Assisting patients to access supported services to maximise their physical gains and return to a rewarding lifestyle
• Working with multidisciplinary and specialised teams to plan the care and treatment for patients through regular case conferences
• Maintaining and promoting patient safety within our satellite unit through early intervention and escalation of care

To be successful in this role:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in acute, aged or rehabilitation nursing
• Experienced registered or enrolled nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes, either from a rehab or acute setting.
• Strong collaborator with team members to support the delivery of rehabilitation care
• Confident communicator, you have a supportive, engaging and compassionate style that enables you to easily build rapport with staff, patients and their families

Registered Nurse Position Description         Enrolled Nurse Position Description      Inherent Requirement (Ward)

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
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

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.

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

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

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.