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.

St John of God Healthcare at Home (HAH) provides a specialised Chemotherapy and Infusions at Home service dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. This service offers a range of therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, non-cancer intravenous treatments, and iron therapy. With more than 16 years of experience in hospital substitution, post-acute care, and personal care services, Healthcare at Home began offering chemotherapy administration, oncology maintenance, and medical infusions in January 2021.

The Healthcare at Home Chemotherapy and Infusions team coordinate the service, working closely with the referring hospital, medical specialists, and hospital pharmacies to ensure seamless care for patients. Before treatment begins, and throughout its duration, all patients undergo risk assessment to determine their suitability for home-based therapy.

Your role at St John of God HAH

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) to join our dedicated oncology team as we enter an exciting phase of growth and development of new service areas in WA.

Positions are available for suitably qualified RNs on a permanent part time (28-56 hours per fortnight) and on a casual basis working across the Perth metropolitan area. Shifts are available Monday to Friday, 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.
• Coordinate and delegate duties to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Attendants taking into consideration the patients' needs and acuity and referencing the Health Choices Model of Delegation.
• Perform the planned direct nursing care, set priorities and re-establish priorities in changing circumstances.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Attendants where required to perform the delegated nursing care.

Successful applicants will have a minimum of three years post graduate experience in acute nursing and recent experience in the administration of chemotherapies (Chemotherapy Administration and Management Competency) and infusions, together with a current IV cannulation certification and CVAD experience.

Working in the community, the ability to work both independently, and as part of the multidisciplinary care team is essential. As the service continues to grow, flexibility with availability and rostering to meet the changing needs of our patient group is necessary. A current WA Driver's License is essential.

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

• Salary RN 1.4 to 1.9: $88,618 to $102,048 per annum (pro rata for part time), plus 12% Superannuation
• Casual rate RN 1.4 to 1.9: $55.88 to $64.35 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent and casual positions 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 & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Jenny Cave, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0447 791 491.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

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.