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. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

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.

Orthopaedic Registered Nurse | Epworth Richmond

Build your Orthopaedic career where experience, learning and teamwork come together.

Whether you already have Orthopaedic experience or you’re an acute surgical nurse ready to develop your specialty, Epworth Richmond offers the opportunity to build your skills within one of the Asia-Pacific region’s largest joint replacement services.

Join experienced nursing teams caring for patients from admission and surgery through to mobilisation, recovery and discharge.

About the Role

The opportunity

No two Orthopaedic patients are the same. Across our dedicated wards, you’ll care for a diverse surgical caseload including:

• Hip and knee replacements
• Revision joint surgery
• Spinal surgery
• Shoulder and other upper-limb procedures
• Fractures, dislocations and orthopaedic trauma
• Pre and post-operative recovery

Our teams perform more than 4,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries each year and care for more than 1,100 orthopaedic trauma patients, giving you the opportunity to build experience across both planned and acute Orthopaedic care.

Where you’ll work

Our dedicated Orthopaedic units at Epworth Richmond include:

• 6 LEE – 35 beds
• 5 LEE – 37 beds
• 3BE/4BE – 35 beds combined

You’ll work alongside experienced nurses, medical teams and allied health professionals, supporting patients to recover safely and regain their mobility and independence.

Grow your career in Orthopaedics

At Epworth, you’ll have access to:

• Dedicated Orthopaedic educators and clinical support
• An established Team Nursing Model
• Orthopaedic-specific development opportunities
• Postgraduate study opportunities and scholarships
• Career pathways from early-career nursing through to senior roles

About You

We’re looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about great surgical care and enjoy working as part of a close, collaborative team.

You’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Acute, medical and/or surgical nursing experience
• Orthopaedic experience is desirable, but not essential
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• A commitment to safe, person-centred care
• An interest in developing your Orthopaedic knowledge and skills

We welcome applications from nurses with strong medical and surgical foundations who are ready to develop within Orthopaedics.

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.

Nursing and Midwifery Education at Epworth – The Brookes Academy

Your development doesn’t stop on the ward.

The Brookes Academy is dedicated to supporting Epworth nurses and midwives to develop their careers through learning pathways across clinical practice, leadership, education, research and innovation.

Supported by the Epworth Medical Foundation, Academy programs and courses are provided free of charge to Epworth employees.

At Epworth, it’s a community.

Bring your surgical experience, your curiosity and your commitment to great patient care. We’ll provide the environment, clinical support and opportunities to help you grow your Orthopaedic career.

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

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary for a full time Registered Nurses – AUD $85,732 - $107,669 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?
Join a team that’s redefining Orthopaedic care in Australia.

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

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

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

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.