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 Geraldton Hospital is a 60-bed private hospital providing high-quality comprehensive medical and surgical care to people who live within the Geraldton and Mid-West areas of Western Australia.

Your role

As an experience Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role caring for our highly acute patients with complex health conditions. You will assist in providing intensive care including treatment and monitoring, for people who are in a critically ill or in an unstable condition and provide specialised care for individuals with complicated medical conditions.

You will be a valued member of our supportive and approachable multidisciplinary team, responsible for the provision of a high standard of patient care in a safe and effective manner.

At SJG Geraldton we provide opportunities for Nurses to enhance and discover new skills, supporting ongoing career development opportunities.

The Position

• Maintain and develop clinical skills in order to care for patients appropriate to level of competence.
• Deliver a high standard of patient care utilizing appropriate resources cost effectively.
• Adhere to and supports hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Act as the patient's advocate and facilitate the rights of individuals.
• Provide patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care through the continuum of care.
• Prioritise workload using resources effectively.
• Provide supervision to Enrolled Nurses, students and PCAs as required

Applications will be considered for vacancies as they arise across various wards over the next 6 months.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, a 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. Registered Nurses with demonstrated experience in managing highly acute and complex patient care within a hospital environment will be highly regarded.

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

• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation

• $79,755 to $102,048 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 12 % superannuation
• $50.29 to $64.35 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Full-time, part-time and 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:
  
• 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
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

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.

For enquiries contact Phillip Balmer, CEO/DON, on (08) 9965 8880

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!