Clinical Nurse - Orthopaedics

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

With more than 1,200 of WA’s most experienced and respected medical specialists, 2,200 caregivers and 600 beds, our hospital plays a vital role in delivering private health care across the state.  We are renowned for safe, high-quality and values driven care, and combining clinical excellence with compassion, hope and dignity.  We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, gynaecology, maternity, orthopaedics, pain services, and urology.

About the role

Join our dedicated Orthopaedic nursing team at St John of God Subiaco Hospital!

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in their career as a Clinical Nurse within our specialised orthopaedic surgical ward. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical leadership skills while delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic procedures, including joint replacement, bone and spinal surgery.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and expertise, supervise and mentor nursing staff, and coordinate safe, patient-centred care throughout the surgical journey, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery. You will promote best practice in wound care, pain management and early mobilisation, working collaboratively with surgeons, physiotherapists and other stakeholders to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The successful applicant will hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and have significant recent orthopaedic nursing experience, ideally with a minimum of three years in the specialty. Neurosurgical experience will be highly regarded. You will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate care, manage competing priorities, support team performance and resolve issues effectively.

A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, staff development and fostering a positive team culture is essential. If you are passionate about orthopaedic nursing and ready to make a meaningful contribution to clinical leadership and patient care, we encourage you to apply.

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

We can offer you

• Salary: $109,599 to $115,681, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part-time position, working 28 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 & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Green travel allowance – if you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
• 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

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.

For enquiries, contact Lynda Breen, Nurse Unit Manager on (08) 9382 6111.

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

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.