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.

Working within Perioperative Services at Epworth Freemasons, this Acting Floor Coordinator role is to cover Maternity leave for 12 months commencing Monday Feb 5th 2024.

• Opportunity to lead and support the operational needs of a specialised site within Freemasons Perioperative services
• Work in a beautiful modern facility with supportive team who work together to deliver quality care
• Located in East Melbourne, close to Fitzroy Gardens and public transport

The Role 

In this part time role,within Epworth Freemasons Perioperative Services , you will be responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Managers and assisting in the overall clinical management and team leadership of DOSA admissions, two operating/procedure rooms, a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Short Stay Unit (SSU) with state-of-the-art equipment.

You will make an impact by:

• Having a strong leadership and clinical presence, delivering an exceptional patient experience within the department
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Managing clinical risk and implementing process improvements to improve patient outcomes
• Working in collaboration with the key stakeholders and senior leadership teams to ensure patient care is integrated, safe, supportive and of high quality
• Being highly accountable, respectful, supportive and engaging

To be successful in this role…

You will either be in an Theatre Floor Coordinator ANUM role or looking to step into one. You are a good communicator, flexible in your approach and have natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. You’re keen to progress your career, learn how to lead a unit and are open to mentoring and accessing internal leadership programs that support your journey.

You will have

• Current AHPRA registration
• A strong clinical background in anaesthetic, PACU and Scrub Scout nursing
• Previous experience working in the fertility industy (desirable)
• Previous leadership experience (2 years minimum)
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in the PACU and anaesthetic setting, as well as the patient journey

Position Description          Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Freemasons

Epworth Freemasons consists of two sites.  The Main Hospital is on Albert Street East Melbourne has a total of 12 operating theatres.The Victoria Parade site is just across the road and consists of an additional 6 theatres, including our Maternity wards. 

Freemason’s primary specialities include: Orthopaedics, Gynaecology/ IVF, Urology, General, Plastics, ENT/ Maxfax Ophthalmology and Endoscopy. We also have two Da Vinci Robot’s at Freemasons and upskilling into this area is strongly supported. We have ICU + HDU on site. We also offer a Crisis Resource Management Education (4hr ) to new PACU/Anaesthetic staff.  Car Parking is available on both sites at a discounted rate and easily accessible from Parliament Station.

At Epworth, it’s a community. 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.

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 Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 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.