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.

About Epworth Orthopaedic department

Committed to work life balance and flexibility, Epworth is recruiting Orthopaedic nurses to come work alongside some of the best surgeons in the industry, with the latest technology in robotic surgery and 3D printing.

The Orthopaedic division at Epworth has the following number of beds across our Richmond Site.

• 6 LEE -has 35 beds
• 5 LEE -has 37 beds
• 3BE/4BE total 35 beds (BE 24/4BE 11)

Epworth is one of the largest joint replacement surgery providers in the Asia-Pacific region. Every year our team performs 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.

Each year over 1100 patients with orthopaedic trauma, such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries are admitted to the Orthopaedic units.

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 bring the following;

• Current AHPRA Nursing registration
• We welcome applicants from sub-acute, medical & surgical environments
• Orthopaedic nursing experience is desirable

What we can offer you

Nurses at Epworth receive senior peer support from onboarding and throughout their career. We also provide extensive opportunities to broaden your skills and knowledge, by working closely with our Allied Health department by providing;

• Post graduate study opportunities and orthopaedic specific scholarships and programs
• Dedicated orthopaedic educators available to support you across all orthopaedic units
• Established and Supportive Team Nursing Model to help you every day at Epworth
• Exciting opportunities ranging from early years to senior career progression across our orthopaedic services

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

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 specialities, 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.

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:

• 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

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $66,710 - $93,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Enquire / Apply

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

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.

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.