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.

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the continued growth of our 30 bed Orthopaedic inpatient unit, providing excellent care to patients, including Complex Pain specialties. 

Key areas of focus for this role include:

• As part of the Epworth leadership team, delivering an exceptional patient and staff experience in accordance with Epworth HealthCare values
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Leading a team through role-modelling empathetic and person-centred care to patients, families, VMO's and staff
• Building and nurturing a strong capable workforce within the unit
• Promoting and supporting ongoing learning and education for all team members
• Recruitment, staff retention, professional development, financial management, occupational health and safety
• Supporting the goals and strategy of the organisation

To be successful in the role you will…

• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Be an experienced clinical leader, capable of engaging staff to deliver the Epworth HealthCare vision and strategic goals
• Be highly accountable and demonstrate a strong, supportive and engaging style
• Have well-developed and effective cross-departmental relationship management skills
• Have a bias for the positive and be versatile to embrace the growth of both the role and Epworth Geelong
• Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in surgical procedures and the patient journey
• Hold a current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing and/or Management (desirable)

Position Description      Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

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

Enquire / Apply

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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.

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.