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 part-time, fixed-term role, based in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for facilitating the internal education programs for haematology and autologous stem cell transplant service. You will provide clinical supervision, assessment and support to nursing staff at Epworth Freemasons within the haematology and cell therapies speciality.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will be well supported and be part of a positive and friendly Education team.

You will make an impact by:

• Identifying learning requirements for Cell therapy and haematology in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Managers in collaboration with treating consultants.
• Developing education events and packages to address skill and knowledge supporting the educational requirements
• Developing policy and procedures to support best practice patient care

To be successful in this role…

• You will be an experienced Educator, CNS or nursing leader, with a passion for education and development.
• An excellent communicator and confident presenter, you have a supportive and engaging style.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to provide constructive and structured feedback.
• You keep up-to-date with best practice, enjoy being innovative and have a strong understanding of professional nursing standards.

You will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in haematology including: Autologous stem cell transplantation.
• Current nursing registration with APHRA
• Cell therapies experience (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable)
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

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.

At Epworth, everybody matters.

Epworth’s Culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development. You will be supported by great teams with excellent leaders, working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons. 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 interstate candidates

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Effie Caballero (Epworth Freemasons Education Manager) through email [email protected]

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.