Registered Nurse

Your Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled team on 2 North at St John of God Geelong Hospital. This is a permanent position, with hours negotiable with the successful candidate. This is a rotating roster of day and night shifts.

2 North is a 30-bed Orthopaedic and Urology surgical ward, providing specialised care to patients following a diverse range of surgical procedures. As part of the team, you will care for post-operative patients following orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements, ligament repairs and fracture repairs, as well as urological procedures ranging from kidney stone extraction through to major robotic surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your surgical nursing skills while working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care throughout each patient's surgical journey and recovery.

The 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 across the hospital.
• Provides patient education and acts as a clinical resource where appropriate.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including the orientation and preceptorship of new staff.
• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a collaborative and patient-focused Registered Nurse who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education, professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

Previous experience within a hospital environment will be highly regarded, with experience in orthopaedic and/or urology nursing advantageous.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality patient care and positive patient experiences. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.

The Benefits:

• Salary: $85,480 - $107,881 (pro date for part time), plus12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time role, up to 60 hours a fortnight.
• 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
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries, contact Lucy Jennings | Nurse Unit Manager, on (03) 5226 8844.

If suitable applicants are identified the 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.

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