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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.
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
We are seeking experienced, passionate Orthopaedic Registered Nurses to join our comprehensive Orthopaedic division as one of the largest joint replacement surgery providers in the Asia-Pacific region.
At Epworth we care about our patients and our people. We care about your career development and progression, and nurturing your nursing potential. You will join our high performing Orthopaedic teams and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our people and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative learning environment, and are committed to providing work life balance and shift flexibility.
You will have access to comprehensive orthopaedic services and treatments, and utilise a strong, supportive education team to drive best-practice. We provide support for our patients and their families at all stages, from diagnosis to special education clinics before treatment and rehabilitation programs to prepare for surgery or support recovery.
Our team's goal is to not only care for the physical needs of our patients, but also provide emotional and mental support to help them regain their independence and quality of life post-surgery..
About Our Epworth Orthopaedic Surgery Wards
The Orthopaedic division at Richmond has the following number of beds across our Richmond Sites;
* 6 LEE 35 beds
* 5 LEE 37 beds
* 3BE/4BE total 35 beds (BE 24/4BE 11)
Our Orthopaedic surgery wards provide nursing care to patients undergoing a range of treatments, including spinal surgeries, joint replacements, and fracture repairs. We also are the country's largest provider of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery and our surgeons are among the best in the country and are well-known internationally. Our teams perform over 4,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries annually, and care for over 1100 patients with orthopaedic trauma, such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries admitted to our Orthopaedic units.
We offer comprehensive orthopaedic services specialising in limb reconstruction, orthopaedic oncology (cancer), some fractures and trauma, sports orthopaedic surgery and robotic surgery and operating on back and spine, hip, knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, and hand, wrist and elbows.
To be successful in this role…
You are an experienced Orthopaedic nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes, a strong communicator, who easily builds rapport with patients and their families in a naturally supportive and engaging manner. You are safety conscious and are not shy in speaking up for safety, and you are a team player who enjoys collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of our service.
You will bring the following;
* Current AHPRA Nursing registration
* Excellent clinical skills caring for surgical patients
* Orthopaedic nursing experience is desirable
* We welcome applicants from both medical & surgical environments
What We Can Offer You
Nurses at Epworth receive senior peer support from onboarding and throughout their career. We also provide extensive opportunities to broaden your skills and knowledge, by working closely with our Allied Health department by providing;
* Post graduate study opportunities and orthopaedic specific scholarships and programs
* Dedicated orthopaedic educators available to support you across all orthopaedic units
* Established and Supportive Team Nursing Model to help you every day at Epworth
* Exciting opportunities ranging from early years to senior career progression across our orthopaedic services
About Epworth Richmond
Position Description Inherent Requirements
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.
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:
* Salary package up to $18,550 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 $68,212 - $95,776 + super + entitlements depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au 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.
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