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Position Summary
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- Structured 12 or 18-month Program in Scrub Scout or Anaesthetics / PACU or both
- Individually tailored programs to meet your education needs
- 3 locations to choose from – Freemasons, Richmond or Geelong
The Program
Joining our 2022 Specialty Perioperative Graduate Program, you will be welcomed into an environment that cares for its people. Having the opportunity to spend your entire graduate program in the Theatre environment, you will cement your learnings, develop a sense of belonging and begin your transition to become a confident and competent Perioperative Nurse.
A multi-tiered approach to your support, you will have access to a designated onsite Graduate Coordinator, Educators, Preceptors and Clinical Specialists to guide you through your program.
We strongly believe that our graduates are our future workforce. At the end of your program, you will be highly encouraged to apply to join us on a permanent basis.
The Locations
The Specialty Perioperative Nurse Program is offered at three (3) hospital locations (let us know in the application process which location or locations you are applying to)
Epworth Freemasons
- Located in East Melbourne – close to Fitzroy Gardens, the CBD and public transport
- 12 operating theatres co-located with Day of Surgery Admissions centre and a Short Stay Unit
- All activities supported by a 24-hour ICU
- Be exposed to various surgeries including paediatrics; general surgical; gynaecology; urology; ENT; maxillofacial; orthopaedics; endoscopy and plastics
- 12-month program with an intake in February 2022
- Part-time roster across 3 days / week
Epworth Richmond
- Located on Bridge Road, Richmond, close to the CBD
- 28 operating theatres and supported by a 24-hour ICU
- Be exposed to various surgeries including orthopaedic; general/colorectal; cardiothoracic; neurosurgical; endoscopy; ENT; ophthalmology; oral maxillofacial; plastics; urology & vascular procedures
- Access to experience robotic surgeries using Da Vinci and MAKO robots
- 12 or 18-month program with intakes in February and July 2022
- Full time roster across 4 days / week
Epworth Geelong
- Located in Waurn Ponds, adjacent to Deakin University
- 8 operating theatres, 2 endoscopy rooms and DOSA purpose built & co-located with CSSD and ICU support
- Exposure to various surgeries including neurosurgical, orthopaedic; general/colorectal; ENT; ophthalmology; oral maxillofacial; plastics; urology & vascular procedures
- Opportunity to develop experience in robotic surgeries using the Da Vinci robot
- 12-month program with an intake in February 2022
- Part time roster across 3 days/week
What you need
To be eligible for our graduate program, you will need:
- Be on-track to successfully complete your 2021 nursing degree (Bachelors or Masters)
- Anticipate being granted AHPRA registration
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship
What’s in it for you
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Salary starting at $63,807 per annum + super + entitlements (Grade 2 Year 1 RN) prorated for part-time
- Salary packaging benefits of $9,010p.a.
- Zero or reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
- Discounted private health insurance
- Ongoing employment opportunities when you complete your program
- Five Graduate development days to share your learning with other graduates within the speciality
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.
How to Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and:
- Identify your preferred location or locations in the application process
- Upload your CV
- Upload your cover letter letting us know why you want to complete this speciality program with Epworth
- Upload your Academic Transcript (containing an official watermark by your university)
- Upload two (2) recent Clinical Placement Reports (include the full report containing an official watermark by your university)
- Upload a passport sized photograph of yourself
For more detailed information about our Graduate Programs, explore the Epworth website here
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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.
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