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 Healthcare at Home (HAH) offers a range of at home services including hospital substitution, acute and non-acute services to assist patients recover after a hospital stay. In providing a more integrated and holistic model of care that is both efficient and effective, home services is a key initiative of the SJGHC strategy.

Your role

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our dedicated Nursing team in Bunbury, as we enter an exciting phase of growth and development of new service areas and extension of our footprint in WA.

Positions will be offered on a casual basis working across the Bunbury and surrounding areas. Shifts are available Monday to Sunday (must be available for weekends), generally visiting patients between 8am to 4pm.

The Position

• Interview and examine the patient, documenting the assessment findings.
• Whilst promoting an environment of confidence, confidentiality and respect, identify through discussion with the patient, family and relevant others, actual and potential problems.
• Assess and document the anticipated needs of the patient.
• Make relevant referrals as necessary.
• Document the planned nursing care and ensure the care plan remains current.
• Perform the planned direct nursing care, set priorities and re-establish priorities in changing circumstances.

You will have demonstrated experience in sound communication and critical thinking skills, experience in a speciality area of nursing (surgical, community, chemotherapy, infusions desirable) and able to work both independently, and as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

Successful applicants will have current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, minimum three years post graduate experience in surgical nursing with oncology experience being advantageous and hold a current WA drivers licence.

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

We can offer you

• Hourly Rate: $48.55 to $63.89 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Casual positions available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• 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

For all enquiries contact Melissa Bishop, Nurse Manager (Home Services) on (08) 9729 6740.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

If suitable candidate are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date