Enrolled Nurse - General Surgical (5 East)

At Epworth, our General Surgical teams play a vital role in the well-being of thousands of patients who may be suffering from debilitating or distressing conditions. A wide range of acute and chronic medical problems are treated with advanced care, technology and services by multidisciplinary teams. You will be supported by great teams with excellent leaders and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and opportunities.
We are looking for a passionate, adaptable and dynamic Enrolled Nurse with strong acute experience to join our team at Epworth Geelong on a fixed term part‑time basis (0.8 EFT) until August 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our surgical ward, which specialises in breast and endocrine, ENT, neurosurgery, plastics, vascular, hepatobiliary, colorectal, upper and lower GI, bariatric weight loss surgery, dental and ophthalmology.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Enrolled Nurse with previous exposure to an acute surgical environment. You will be committed to delivering exceptional patient care and achieving excellent clinical outcomes.
With strong communication skills and a supportive, engaging approach, you easily build rapport with patients and their families. You enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the service.
You will make an impact by:
Delivering exceptional patient experience and care
Playing an active part within a high functioning proactive team
Utilising your broad knowledge and experience within a small, flexible environment
Promoting a safe and respectful working environment
To be successful in this role you will have:
Minimum of 4 years experience in acute surgical nursing
An excellent clinical understanding of surgical nursing care
Well-developed proactive time management and prioritisation skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Commitment to your professional development
The ability to work within a team focused environment
Enrolled Nurse Position Description Inherent Requirements
Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.
About Epworth Geelong
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. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. 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.
Relevant Graduate/Post Graduate qualification
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Skills
AWS, Patient Care

Experience
4+ yrs

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No