Casual Registered Nurse – Acute Wards, ICU, CCU & Theatres (CRU)
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.
Epworth HealthCare seeks enthusiastic Registered Nurses with recent acute hospital experience to join our Central Resource Unit (CRU) in a casual capacity. The CRU provides a flexible workforce to support Epworth clinical units. Based in Geelong, shifts may also be available in our Melbourne Hospitals, offering a wide choice of sites and specialties.
With the support of a dedicated CRU educator and courses available through our Nursing & Midwifery Academy, you will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills by working across a wide variety of specialties including orthopaedics, urology, colorectal, vascular, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, plastics, neurosurgery, complex pain management, general medical/oncology and inpatient rehabilitation.
You will make an impact by:
Delivering an exceptional patient experience
Providing high standards of nursing care
Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients, families and medical staff
To be successful in this role, you will...
Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in surgical and medical nursing care and the patient journey.
Have recency of practice in acute hospital setting
Have excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
Be teachable and have a willingness to learn and grow professionally
Enjoy the challenge of working flexibly within a team environment
Possess a strong understanding and background of patient-centred care
Have the ability to maintain a high level of communication with patients, staff, and visitors
Have well-developed time management and prioritisation skills
Qualifications
A current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
Have completed a Graduate Year (by commencement of work) or had 12 months of relevant experience since graduation
Possess a current Working with Children Check (Employee)
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. It provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff, featuring contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care across inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
Additional Information
Flexible rostering and choice across locations for all CRU members
Education and support with a dedicated nurse educator
Exposure to different specialties and diverse clinical settings
Opportunities for professional development
Epworth's not-for-profit status offers the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually (where applicable)
The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire / Apply
To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter (as a single document). For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact CRU at
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where required under Epworth policy. All successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and may be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check. Epworth is committed to inclusion and diversity and to fairness and opportunity for all.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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