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

SJG Geraldton Hospital are now seeking dedicated Enrolled and Registered Nurses to join our Granada Ward and Day Surgery Unit, our Granada/DSU is a combined department. You will be working across two wards, providing preoperative and postoperative care to surgical patients in a wide range of specialties including endoscopy, dental, ophthalmology, urology, minor orthopaedic and general surgery.

Shifts will vary between 6-10 hours. Depending on theatre lists, you may be rostered in Granada or our DSU.

As a member of our friendly and approachable team, you will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of patient care in a safe and effective manner. As an Enrolled Nurse, you will be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

With a strong focus on professional development, we believe in providing opportunities to grow and develop our caregivers who are looking to advance their career pathway and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will continue to be considered for all positions as they become available over the next six months.

The Enrolled Nurse Position

• Function within legal and registration constraints in relation to enrolled nursing practice.
• Maintain and develops clinical skills in order to deliver patient care 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 protects the rights of individuals.
• Provide patient education and participates in discharge planning, where applicable or as required.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate a courteous manner to internal and external customers.

The Registered Nurse Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.
• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.
• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will hold registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse and demonstrate relevant clinical experience. You will demonstrate 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. Previous experience working in a Day Surgery Ward will be highly regarded.

Availability to work 6-10 hour shift rosters, Monday to Friday will be essential for the role.

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

• Enrolled Nurse Salary: $72,637 to $94,932 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation
• Enrolled Nurse Casual Rate: $45.80 to $48.85 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Registered Nurse Salary: $79,755 to $102,048 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation
• Registered Nurse Casual Rate: $50.29 to $64.35 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time or 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 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, please contact Megan Clarkson, Perioperative Manager, on (08) 9965 8893

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today! If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.