Enrolled and Registered Nurses - Rehabilitation

Epworth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AUD 15,900 pre‑

Educational scholarship program

Relocation assistance

Leave entitlement enhancements

Job summary

Epworth Rehabilitation in Hawthorn, Melbourne, is seeking enrolled and registered nurses for part-time or full-time positions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to care for patients recovering from surgery or illness, helping them maximise independence and return to daily life.

The role emphasises patient-centred care, safety, and collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing research and innovative care programs within Epworth’s Rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in acute, sub-acute or rehabilitation nursing.
• Experienced nurse passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes.
• Strong collaborator with team members to support rehabilitation care.
• Confident communicator with ability to build rapport with staff, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of a team delivering exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes.
• Assist patients to access supported services to maximise physical gains and return to daily life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan care and treatment through regular case conferences.
• Maintain and promote patient safety within the unit through early intervention and escalation of care.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Rehabilitation nursing

Effective communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN/EN)

Job 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.

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

Epworth Rehabilitation is seeking enrolled and registered nurses to work Part time/Full time with acute or rehabilitation experience across Hawthorn. 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.

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

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in acute, sub acute 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(Continuing Care and Support Services)

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

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice in acute, aged or rehabilitation nursing

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

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

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.

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.