Enrolled Nurse

·    Supportive team environment in short-stay surgical ward

·    Part-time and full-time opportunities

·    Discounted private health insurance, retail discounts and Gym Passport

The opportunity

Knox Private Hospital is seeking experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided. The Delamere a 30 bed short stay surgical ward, with a diversity of specialities including but not limited to gynaecological, general surgical and plastics. 

About us

Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne’s east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. 

All supported by a newly expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Work is now complete on a major expansion of Knox Private Hospital that will help us continue to meet the growing demand for quality health care across Melbourne’s east. The new multi-million-dollar expansion will help Knox Private deliver an expanded and enhanced service offering for our patients and will further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.

What you’ll be doing

As an Enrolled Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

·    Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care under the direction and supervision (either indirect or direct) of the RN

·    Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs

·    Act as a role model for Safe Practice

·   Administer medications according to state law and organisation policy

·    Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development

About you:

·    Authority to Work in Australia

·    Working with Children check

·    Current Registration (no restriction) with AHPRA 

·    Previous experience working as an Enrolled Nurse in a Hospital environment is essential

·    Ability to work a rotational 24/7 roster including nights and weekends

·    Commitment to Quality Patient Care

·    Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines

·    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·    Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills

Salary and benefits

·    $33.30 to $35.40 per hour based on years of experience against the "Healthscope Victoria - Nurses’ and Midwives’ Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025"

·    Employee discount on private health insurance 

·    Gym Passport

·    Access nutrition advice, money management coaching, legal support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 11 July 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.