Epworth Rehabilitation is seeking registered nurses to work Full time or Part time with acute or rehabilitation experience to work at Epworth Geelong. Working within a multidisciplinary team environment, you will join a patient-centred team caring for patients who are recovering from surgery or illness or needing support to maximise their independence. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a team motivated to assist patients in returning to their daily lives. We strive for the best patient outcomes – through research and innovation we have developed contemporary services to continue to deliver the best possible care and programs for our patients. We have full time and part time opportunities available.
Rehabilitation helps patients recover from an illness, injury or surgical procedure, manage a chronic illness or prevent further injury. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a team motivated to assist patients in returning to their daily lives.
You will make an impact by:

• Being a key part of a team committed to delivering an exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes
• Assisting patients to access supported services to maximise their physical gains and return to a rewarding lifestyle
• Working with multidisciplinary and specialised teams to plan the care and treatment for patients through regular case conferences
• Maintaining and promoting patient safety within our satellite unit through early intervention and escalation of care

To be successful in this role:

• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in acute, aged or rehabilitation nursing
• Experienced registered or enrolled nurse who is passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes, either from a rehab or acute setting.
• Strong collaborator with team members to support the delivery of rehabilitation care
• Confident communicator, you have a supportive, engaging and compassionate style that enables you to easily build rapport with staff, patients and their families

Registered Nurse Position Description Inherent Requirement (Ward)
About Epworth Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our campus locations i.e. Richmond, Camberwell and Hawthorn and Geelong.
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

• Current nursing registration with 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, 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 $66,710 - $93,669 + super + entitlements and Enrolled Nurses – AUD $66,340 - $73,024 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position (prorated for part-time).
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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth Health Care, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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.