• Newly developed, purpose-built hospital facility
• Contribute to the further establishment of a new team service
• Professional development opportunities 

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, will be the cornerstone of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital will provide exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It will feature 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.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, innovative and patient-care orientated Registered Nurses to play an integral role in our Neuro Surgical scrub/scout team. Epworth Geelong has opened with seven theatres, including a Hybrid Theatre, our perioperative services also includes a day surgery (DOSA), Cath Lab and Endoscopy suite. This role is an exciting opportunity for flexible, patient-centred Neuro Surgical scrub/scout registered nurses to be part of our growing Neuro Surgical services at Epworth Geelong.

Key areas of focus for this role include:

• Delivering an exceptional patient experience within perioperative services
• Contemporary evidence based clinical skills in Spinal and Cranial Neuro surgery
• Providing high standards of nursing care
• Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients, families and medical consultants 

About you

To be successful in the role you will:

• Hold current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in perioperative procedures and the patient journey
• Have a contemporary knowledge of best practice in neurosurgery
• Be highly accountable to your patients and their families
• Be passionate about patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Demonstrate critical thinking and collaborative approach
• Be energetic for the potential of both the role and opportunities at Epworth Geelong 

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is a world-class, not-for-profit, private health care group dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing the best possible care. Across our eight locations patients and staff have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and procedural technology, world-class theatres and equipment and benefit from the extensive teaching and research occurring at Epworth every day.

The Epworth Difference is defined by our unique culture and dedication to giving outstanding patient care. From the way we recognise and reward our staff to our attitude toward the patient experience, Epworth is for those with the ambition to get better, give the best possible care and lead their field.

Epworth is a great choice for staff who want to be part of a cutting-edge, fast paced and progressive environment.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Epworth and, if required, a valid Working with Children Check provided by the applicant.

To obtain more information refer to the attached position description.

Please direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

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