Acute Nursing or Critical Care - Permanent Pool (CRU)

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 HealthCare (Epworth) seeks Acute General Registered Nurses and Critical Care. To join our high performing and highly valued Central Resource Unit (CRU) on a permanent part time basis.

Positions are available across 3 locations of the Epworth Health group.

Staff recruited into the permanent pool team are based in either Central, Eastern Suburbs or Geelong but are not limited to just one location.

Importantly, you can choose your primary location, and you can choose if you want to pick up shifts in other locations too.

What will this model look like?

- Each staff member can select their primary hospitals where they want to pick up shifts
- Staff can choose to pick up additional shifts in other Epworth Locations
- CCRN will have an expected requirement of working between Richmond & Eastern
- Supernumerary and education are provided to staff to ensure they are set up for success
- Access to a mobile app to pick up shifts at ease across the group
- Experience variety of work by having the ability to work or transition across different specialities and areas

You will make an impact by:

- Delivering an exceptional patient experience
- Providing high standards of nursing care
- Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients, families and medical staff

To be successful in this role, you will…

- Have a minimum 3 Years of relevant nursing experience
- Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in surgical/medical nursing care and/or midwifery, and the patient journey.




- Have Permanent residency, Australian citizenship or working rights
- Have recency of practice across both Medical and Surgical nursing (if wanting to join as a general acute nurse)
- Have excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Be adaptable to different teams and working environments
- Be teachable and have a willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Enjoy the challenge of working flexibly within a team environment.
- Possess a strong understanding and background of patient-centred care
- Have well-developed time management and prioritisation skills
- A current Registered Nurse AHPRA registration
- Critical Care Post Graduate qualification (If wanting to join as a pure CCRN)
- Perioperative Post Graduate certificate is desirable but not essential (for Operating Room staff)
- Possess a current Working with Children Check (Employee)

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

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?

Apply now and help us deliver exceptional healthcare for every patient, every day.

Additional Important Conditions

- 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.

Just for reference, the position includes a salary range of $43.82 to $54.41 per hour (exclusive of super) and employment status is ongoing full time or part time. Opening date is open ended with no specific closing date mentioned.

About the team and unit

The Intensive Care Unit handles over 1000 patients a year and the Emergency Department provides a dynamic, fast-paced workplace throughout the day and night.

What We Offer

- With opportunities across both the ED and ICU, choose the critical care pathway that best suits your skills, interests and career aspirations – and build your future with Bendigo Health.
- A brand new, state of the art facility designed to support exceptional patient care
- A progressive and dynamic health service while enjoying regional living in a vibrant town with everything you need right on your doorstep.
- Expand your clinical knowledge through exposure across a diverse and complex range of patient presentations, while working alongside highly skilled and experienced critical care clinicians.
- A supportive and collaborative team where you’re encouraged to grow, develop and progress your career with regular professional development and educational opportunities

All emerging opportunities are fully compliant with the company's existing policies, including right-to-work, DBS checks, national police checks, background checks, and age compliance as applicable.

Contact Information – for further details or clarification, the contact email is (emailprotected)

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📌 Casual Rn & Critical Care Nurse — Flexible Shifts (Melbourne)
🏢 Epworth Group
📍 Melbourne