Registered Nurse - 5 East General Surgical

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

At Epworth, our General Surgical teams play a vital role in the well-being of thousands of patients who may be suffering from debilitating or distressing conditions. A wide range of acute and chronic medical problems are treated with advanced care, technology and services by multidisciplinary teams. You will be supported by great teams with excellent leaders and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and opportunities.

We are seeking a passionate, flexible and dynamic Registered Nurse with strong acute experience to join our team at Epworth Geelong! This is a fantastic opportunity is to work within our 5 East surgical ward which specialises in breast and endocrine, ENT, neurosurgery, plastics, vascular,hepatobiliary, colorectal, upper and lower GI, bariatric weight loss surgery, dental and ophthalmology.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse having previously worked in an acute surgical ward. You will be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes. A strong communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with patients and their families. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service.

You will make an impact by-

Delivering exceptional patient experience and carePlaying an active part within a high functioning proactive teamUtilising your broad knowledge and experience within a small, flexible environmentPromoting a safe and respectful working environment

To be successful in this role you will have-

Current AHPRA Nursing registrationAn excellent clinical understanding of surgical nursing careWell-developed proactive time management and prioritisation skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalCommitment to your professional developmentThe ability to work within a team focused environment

Requirements

RN Position Description Inherent Requirements

Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.

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. Providing 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.

Qualifications

Relevant Graduate / Post Graduate qualificationNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information

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, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home payDiscounted private health insuranceAbility to purchase up to four additional weeks of leaveReduced cost of health services for you and your family at EpworthThe largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $68,212 - $95,776 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position / experience (pro-rated for part-time).

Enquire / Apply

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact

• or phone (03) 9426 0606.

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. Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Epworth by 2x

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