Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Short Stay Unit

Job Description

Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Short Stay Unit Full-time Hospital/Service: Epworth Freemasons 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. Exciting opportunities are available for full-time, part-time, or casual positions as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse in our Short Stay Unit (SSU). Join our fast-paced, friendly nursing admissions and day surgery discharge team at Epworth Freemasons, located at East Melbourne. This role will be based at Freemasons Clarendon Street and Victoria Parade Day Procedure Unit as required and will fit around your needs and could comprise a mix of both DOSA admissions and SSU discharge shifts ranging from 06:00 starts to 22:00 finishes depending on our needs and your availability. Shifts are typically 8- or 10-hours Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday mornings (no nights or Sundays). We need a mix of ENs and RNs and can accommodate both limited and extensive experience. You will find the unit well-organised, cheerful and be supported with supernumerary learning time. We expect casuals to work at least one shift per week. You will make an impact by: Providing an outstanding patient experience Providing education to pre-operative & post-operative surgical patients Providing an accurate, knowledgeable and friendly service to colleagues, patients and medical consultants To be successful in this role: Possess a current nursing registration with AHPRA Be highly accountable and demonstrate a supportive and engaging style Be passionate about patient care and delivering high quality patient focused services Have excellent communication skills and an outstanding phone manner Ability to enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment Experience in a surgical environment is well-regarded We will review applications as we receive them. About Epworth Freemasons Epworth Freemasons consists of two sites. The Main Hospital is on Albert Street East Melbourne has a total of 12 operating theatres. The Victoria Parade site is just across the road and consists of an additional 6 theatres, including our Maternity wards. Freemason’s primary specialities include: Orthopaedics, Gynaecology/IVF, Urology, General, Plastics, ENT/Maxfax Ophthalmology and Endoscopy. Car Parking is available on both sites at a discounted rate and easily accessible from Parliament Station and Jolimont Station. 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, 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 interstate candidates The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $68,212 - $95,776 + super + entitlements and Enrolled Nurses – AUD $66,094- $74,667 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time). Enquire/Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr