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 Geelong Hospital St John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services.

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
You will provide comprehensive patient care to patients on our Oncology Centre, working alongside various clinicians providing cancer treatment, including oncology, haematology and palliative care. Our centre operated 7am to 7pm Monday through to Friday, specialising in oncology/haematology and medical infusions.

St John of God Geelong Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern and up-to-date hospital has a 24/7 accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a 12-bed critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services.

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 department 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 Nurse, with recent oncology experience and demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

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

The Benefits:

Salary $68,093 - $96,175 (pro rata basis for Part time) plus 11.5% superannuation

Permanent Part time positions available, up to 60 working hours a fortnight.

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

A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

Innovative Professional Development opportunities

Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

Opportunities for post-graduate course support

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.

For enquiries contact Sandra Jess, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5215 8774
Application closes 3rd June 2025