Casual Registered Nurses - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Central Resource Unit is seeking experienced and motivated Casual Registered Nurses to join our Day Surgery (DOSA) team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a dynamic and fast-paced perioperative environment. You would primarily be based across our Richmond and Freemasons sites with the opportunity to expand to additional locations including Eastern, Hawthorn and Geelong if desired.

About the Role:

In this role, you will rotate across key areas of the Day Surgery unit, including:

• Admissions
• Holding Bay
• Second Stage Recovery

Why join the Central Resource Unit? 

• Access to shifts across all Epworth locations  
• Dedicated hotline to support your shift management needs 
• Supported by a Clinical Educator  
• Pick up shifts conveniently through a mobile app called ShiftMatch 

You will make an impact by:

• Ensuring patients and staff are safe through their journey in surgery and recovery
• Demonstrating advanced decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a varied multidisciplinary team
• Focus on individualised patient centred care and patient outcomes with a strong focus on family involvement

To be successful in this role...

You are a Registered Nurse who naturally demonstrates compassion and empathy with patient-centered care at the core of your practice. With a solutions-focused mindset, you prioritise the patient's needs in every decision you make and you enjoy working collaboratively with your team. You will have exceptional communication skills and have the ability to adapt easily and work in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

• Minimum of 12 months of relevant DOSA experience in a busy, acute hospital
• Experience in admissions and discharges in an acute surgical area
• Flexibility to work across more than one location. Those who can work across different roles are highly regarded 
• Ability to work Monday to Friday AM and PM shifts
• Ability to work on average a minimum of two shifts per week

Position Description       Inherent Requirements (Perioperative)

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse AHPRA registration

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
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Discounted private health insurance

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.

Ready to make a difference?

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file). 

For more information, please refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected]

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.