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 Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified, Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled and multi-disciplinary Cardiac Cath Lab team. We have part time and casual opportunities available.

The Cath Lab is a vibrant department with a small friendly team where a diverse array of procedures is performed, encompassing coronary angiography, Pacing, minor structural Heart interventions, Electrophysiology, Vascular and interventional radiology procedures.

Shifts are Monday to Friday (no weekends!) with the majority of shifts worked between 0800-1800. Some shifts are worked from 0730-1730 and 1000-2000.

You will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and the coordination and supervision of care delivered by junior staff and students.

Permanent Part time and casual positions available. Hours will be negotiated with successful candidate(s).

The Position

• Provides direct total patient care to patients to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures and Care Paths.
• Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions.
• Ensures Infection Management policies and procedures are available to all staff and adhered to and implemented
• Assist in completion of incidents / hazards / injuries reports.
• Participate in the documentation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for activities that could pose a OHS risk
• Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

You will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and have recent clinical experience within Cath Lab.

To succeed you will highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, ability to identify and solve problems, with a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

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

The Benefits:

• Salary: $68,093 to $96,175 (pro-rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual $42.94 to $60.65 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part time and casual opportunities available
• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses - up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
• 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

For enquiries contact Dwayne Vivian, NUM, on 03 5215 8738

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.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated against Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.