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.

Options exist for full time, part time or Casual Registered Nurses to join the Epworth Eastern Intensive Care Unit, comprising of 12 ICU beds and procedure areas.These opportunities are open to experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses with experience in ICU and/or CCU. At Epworth Eastern, our ICU is renowned for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere along with excellent care that is delivered to its patients.

To be successful in this role:

• You need to be passionate about patient centred care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes.
• You are a strong communicator, with a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with colleagues, Visiting Medical Officers, patients and their families.
• Excellent with your time management and organisation skills, you can prioritise effectively to manage competing demands.
• Qualification & Experience required
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience working in ICU and/or CCU.
• Competency and confidence in managing acute situations.
• A Post Graduate certificate or diploma in Critical Care nursing
• Cardiothoracic experience highly desired

Position Description           Inherent Description

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility and has 15 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic, and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers a positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well-being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne’s east.

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).

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

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

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.