Critical Care Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Exciting opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time Registered Nurses to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Epworth Eastern, Box Hill. The intensive care unit includes 12 ICU beds, 10 Coronary Care Unit (CCU) beds plus procedure areas. These positions are available for experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses with a background in ICU or CCU. At Epworth Eastern, our critical care unit is known for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, as well as excellent patient centred care.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering an exceptional patient experience within the critical care environment
• Providing a high standard of nursing care
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion to patients, families and medical consultants

To be successful in this role:

• You are a strong communicator, with a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with colleagues, Visiting Medical Officers, patients and their families
• You have excellent time management and organisational skills, allowing you to prioritise effectively and handle competing demands
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Experience working in ICU and/or CCU
• Excels in highly skilled, high-pressure environments, maintaining composure and delivering exceptional outcomes under critical conditions
• A Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing (ICU) or Cardiac Nursing
• Cardiothoracic experience highly desired

Position Description           Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility and has 15 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic, and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers a positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well-being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne’s east.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing (ICU) or Cardiac Nursing

Additional Information

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

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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 range for full time Registered Nurses – AUD $82,236 - $103,280 + super + entitlements, depending on registration type, year level and position/experience (prorated for part-time). 

Enquire/ Apply

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

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0606.

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.

About the Company

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.