Registered Nurses - Day of Surgery (DOSA)

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.

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our Day Surgery (DOSA) team, with opportunities for full-time or part-time positions based in Richmond.

The position incorporates working across various areas of the department including admissions, holding bay, 2nd stage recovery and discharge lounge. 

Shifts are currently scheduled from Monday to Saturday, including both morning and evening shifts. On-call duty is required on Sundays and some public holidays for the Holding Bay only.

You will make an impact by:

• Ensuring patients and staff are safe through their journey in surgery and recovery
• Demonstrating advanced decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a varied multidisciplinary team
• Focus on individualised patient centred care and patient outcomes with a strong focus on family involvement

To be successful in this role:

You will bring a strong clinical skill set in a hospital setting as a trained registered nurse. You will hold a passion for client care and a high standard of customer-focused service. You will have exceptional communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated clinical skill in a similar area  
• The ability to work cohesively in a team environment
• Ability to work a rotating roster (excluding night duty)

Position Description          Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight 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.

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:

• 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
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

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

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

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.

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.