ANUM - Special Care Nursery

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.

In this permanent part-time role, based at Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the Special Care Nursery team to deliver outstanding patient care to babies and their families.

The unit cares for babies requiring a higher level of nursing care, including CPAP and high flow oxygen. The Special Care Nursery has 10 cots and is supported by an excellent group of experienced Paediatricians and outstanding leadership team. 

You will make an impact by:

• Positively managing fluctuating activity levels
• Role modelling through actively participating in patient care
• Leading, developing and growing your team’s skills set

To be successful in this role…

You will be either looking to take your first step into a nursing leadership position or perhaps beginning to work down. You enjoy balancing management responsibilities with a substantial clinical component that keeps you “on the tools”. You are adaptable, flexible, calm under pressure and are prepared to be brave when needed. Nurturing and compassionate are how people describe you.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Special Care Nursery or NICU experience
• Relevant specialised training
• Experience gained caring for babies requiring CPAP or high flow
• Nursing leadership experience

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About 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, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care. Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

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

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.

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Talent Acquisition on 03 9246 0606

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), 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.