Registered Nurse – Bannockburn in Geelong

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. 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. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Join Epworth Geelong as a Registered Nurse within our General Medical/Neuroscience Ward and become part of a supportive, patient-focused team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. In this permanent role, you will have the opportunity to consolidate and expand your acute nursing skills while caring for a diverse patient cohort. You will also have the unique opportunity to undertake upskilling in Transition Speciality Program (TSP) Cardiac Care, providing valuable career development and exposure to specialised cardiac nursing.

This dynamic unit comprises a 15-bed Neurosciences Ward and an 8-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU), providing care for a diverse range of neurology and cardiac patients. As part of this role, you will work within a highly skilled, supportive, and welcoming team committed to delivering excellence in patient care. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes and patient experiences.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while contributing to a culture of professionalism, compassion, and continuous improvement.

• Providing high quality nursing care and experience to patients
• Opportunity to upskill in the TSP for Cardiac Care
• Utilising a reflective, critical thinking and evidence based approach to the clinical care of patients
• Using relevant and relatable acute experience
• Working collaboratively with fellow members of the multidisciplinary team

To be successful in this role:

• You are a patient-centred nurse with an interest in neurosciences.
• You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service.
• You are a critical thinker and keep up-to-date with best practices in nursing care.
• You are safety conscious and are not shy in speaking up for safety.

Current AHPRA registration is required along with relevant and relatable acute neuroscience experience. A postgraduate certificate in neuroscience is desirable, as well as evidence of sound critical thinking and current practice.

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 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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including 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.