Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Orthopaedic Team in Geelong – Registered Nurse Opportunity

Full-Time or Part-Time | 41-Bed Inpatient Unit | Orthopaedics & Complex Pain

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to grow your career in a supportive and high-performing clinical environment? Epworth Geelong is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our experienced Orthopaedic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a 41-bed inpatient unit renowned for clinical excellence, teamwork and exceptional patient care.

About the role 

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, Orthopaedics, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to surgical and orthopaedic patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You'll utilise your clinical expertise, critical thinking skills and compassionate approach to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

You will make an Impact by:

• Providing exceptional nursing care to surgical and orthopaedic patients
• Applying evidence-based practice and reflective thinking in clinical decision-making
• Building strong relationships with patients, families, and your team

Qualifications

About You

You are a compassionate and clinically capable Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong surgical nursing experience, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. Orthopaedic experience will be highly regarded, along with a genuine passion for teamwork and professional growth.

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a surgical ward (orthopaedics highly regarded)
• Strong clinical skills and confidence in managing acute situations
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

Additional Information

Why Epworth Geelong?

• Be part of a patient-first culture in a state-of-the-art facility
• Access to career development pathways and ongoing education
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Enjoy flexibility and support to help you thrive in your role
• Work in a unit that includes Complex Pain specialties, offering diverse clinical experiences
• Located in the beautiful Geelong region, close to the coast and city

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.

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.

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

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

Apply now and become part of a workplace where your growth and wellbeing matter.

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

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.