Anaesthetics & PACU RN: Dynamic Rotational Role in Melbourne

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.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people. We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. 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.

Join Epworth Richmond's team as an Anaesthetics / PACU Registered Nurse on either a full-time or part-time basis. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, caring for patients across a diverse range of surgical specialties, including endoscopy, general surgery, ENT, plastics, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and cardiothoracic surgery!

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience working in Anaesthetics or PACU
• Ability to work a rotational roster of AM / PM and twilight shifts
• Broad experience gained across a variety of surgical specialties

You will make a difference by:

• Planning, reviewing and implementing patient anaesthetics and recovery care
• Recognising and responding to changing needs of the patient
• Applying a safety-first mindset that sees a positive patient experience outcome

About Epworth Richmond: 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 specialties, 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.

Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing highly regarded.

Why Join Epworth? 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 $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

At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $85,732- $107,669 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time).

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 talent@epworth.org.au 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.