Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the oldest and biggest hospital in the St John of God Health Care group, having been established in 1898. It is one of Australia's most respected providers of health care services and an internationally renowned leader in clinical trials and research. The hospital is also a leader in innovation and adoption of new technologies, including the implementation of robotic surgical devices and virtual reality imaging technology.

Your role at St John of God Subiaco

As a world-class provider of maternity services, St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the private hospital of choice for midwives, obstetricians and neonatologists.

Did you know that we:

• Are the only private hospital in WA with a NICU staffed 24/7 by neonatologists and specialist nurses
• Care for babies born from 30 weeks, including those that require ventilation
• Are the only private hospital in WA with a delivery theatre in the birth Suite
• Have a blood bank onsite for emergency situations
• Offer pre and post-natal support to women through our Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic
• Are busier than ever and on track to deliver almost 4,000 babies this year

You will take time with their patients and their families supporting them through every step of their journey to being a parent. Our midwives are dedicated to providing all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care in our antenatal clinics and services, on our maternity wards and in birth suites, in addition to care for our babies in our special care nurseries.

The Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital.
• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff.
• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits

• Salary: $76,990 - $101,314 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation
• (Casual rate +25%)
• Permanent, full-time, part-time or casual positions available
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• We also invest in the future of our midwives and support their professional development through a range of leadership and clinical training programs which are facilitated internally and in collaboration with Universities and other groups.
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.

Applications will continue to be considered for positions as they become available over the next six months.

For any enquires please contact Sarah Asprey, Nurse Manager Workforce on (08) 9383 6636.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.