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 an experienced and passionate nurses to join our friendly and committed team in the Neuroscience department at Epworth Richmond.
This role will provide the opportunity to work with a team focused on achieving quality outcomes and person centred care for the neurological and neurosurgical patient.
The successful applicant will have access to professional development and education programs, including our Introduction to Speciality Practice program, and a Post Graduate program run in partnership with Australian Catholic University.

This position requires the successful applicant to work across all shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing high quality nursing care and experience to patients
• Utilising a reflective, critical thinking and evidence based approach to the clinical care of patients
• Using relevant and relatable acute experience
• Working collaboratively with fellow members of the multidisciplinary team

To be successful in this role..

You are a patient-centred nurse within an interest in neurosciences. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service. In addition to this, you are a critical thinker and keep up-to-date with best practices in nursing care. You are safety conscious and are not shy in speaking up for safety.

You will have:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience post registration
• A high standard of clinical and service excellence
• Great communication, time management and excellent customer service skill
• A special interest in neuroscience nursing

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 highly skilled 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.

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
• Generous relocation assistance is available.

Enquire / Apply for this Position
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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition team on 03 9246 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.