Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

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.

Full-time and part-time opportunities exist (let us know your preference in your application) for Registered Nurses to join our Orthopaedic surgical ward (2 West) at Epworth Freemasons, based in East Melbourne. 

Epworth is one of the largest joint replacement surgery providers in the Asia-Pacific region. Every year our teams perform over 3,500 knee and hip replacement surgeries.  We also are the country's largest provider of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Our surgeons are among the best in the country and are well-known internationally.

We offer education support and are committed to developing our team, there will be scope to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for the care and management of pre and post-surgical patients and will report into the Nurse Unit Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Being part of a dynamic team
• Having an excellent clinical understanding of surgical nursing care
• Striving to consistently improve your service delivery and clinical practice
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with all team members in our multidisciplinary team
• Having highly developed communication and organisational skills
• Displaying a flexible and positive attitude

To be successful in this role…
You are passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes.  An excellent communicator, you are a team player and have a naturally supportive and engaging manner.  You are safety conscious and are not shy in speaking up for safety.

You will have

• Possess current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Have contemporary clinical knowledge and experience in surgical nursing care and the patient journey
• Be highly accountable and demonstrate a supportive and engaging style
• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Demonstrate a team orientated approach

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

About Epworth 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.

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
• 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).

Enquire / Apply

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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 COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

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.