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 Ballarat Hospital is one of Victoria's largest regional private hospitals and offers an extensive range of acute services for the community. While the hospital has existed since the early 19000s, the facility has continually been expanded to ensure modern services, and equipment are available to meet the needs of the community.

Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
We are seeking applications from Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join our dedicated Oncology team at Ballarat, on a permanent full-time basis. Supported by the Cancer and Palliative Care Coordinator, as well as, the Clinical Educator, our Ward consists of 30 beds that support Oncology, Haematology and Palliative care.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and provides supervision for Graduate Registered Nurses, Nursing Affiliates and Nurse Students to ensure planned nursing interventions are appropriate and implemented.

The Enrolled Nurse as a member of the nursing team participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Enrolled Nurse performs nursing functions based on her/his education preparation, knowledge, skills, understandings and past experiences in nursing situations.

The Position

Registered Nurse

• 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 and family during and following hospitalisation.
• Routinely monitor the results of diagnostic procedures and investigations.
• Assist in the assessing of complicated nursing problems guiding Graduate Nurses, Nursing Affiliates and Nursing Students as needed.

Enrolled Nurse

• Responsible for planning and implementing nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient.
• Consider the needs of the patient for an attractive, comfortable and safe environment.
• Whilst promoting an atmosphere of confidence, confidentiality and respect, assist and maintain a high standard of care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living and encouraging appropriate self-care.
• Prepare and care for patients receiving specialised treatments for which the nurse is appropriately prepared

Successful applicants will be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

You will demonstrate a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in Oncology or Palliative care speciality or an interest in these areas.

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

The Benefits

• Registered Nurse: $79,353 to $96,175 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Enrolled Nurse: $63087 to $75,324 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week
• 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

For all enquiries, please contact Andrea Simpson, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5320 2191.

If suitable candidates are identified advertisement will 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.

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