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.

We have exciting part-time (0.8), permanent role available in Geelong. Management opportunities to apply your robust leadership experience and skills to the continued growth of our 30 bed Orthopaedic inpatient unit, providing excellent care to patients, including Complex Pain specialties. As part of the leadership team, you will report to the Nurse Unit Manager – Orthopaedics..

Key areas of focus for this role include:

• Delivering an exceptional experience to our patients and their families
• Ensuring patient flow is managed whilst providing high standards of patient care
• Working collaboratively with our nursing, medical and allied health teams

For you to be successful in these roles…

You will either be in an ANUM role or looking to step into an ANUM role with ideally, 4 years of orthopaedic or acute surgical experience (desirable). You are a great communicator, flexible in your approach and have natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. You will be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical. You are highly accountable and demonstrate a strong supportive and engaging style. You’re keen to progress your career, learn how to lead a unit and are open to mentoring and accessing internal education and development programs that support your journey.

You will bring the following::

• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Have recent experience as a clinical leader
• Be highly accountable and demonstrate a strong, supportive and engaging style
• Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a positive and versatile approach to embrace growth and change
• Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in surgical procedures 
• 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:

• 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 ANUM – AUD $107,462.33 - $110,966.54 + super + entitlements ,depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

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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 an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.