Your role

SJG Murdoch Hospital are now seeking enthusiastic and motivated Enrolled and Registered Nurses to join our organisation. 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 centered care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

Permanent part-time and casual positions are currently available in a variety of our hospital wards and departments including Acute Nursing, Medical, Oncology and various procedural departments. Surgical areas include:

• Gynaecology

• Orthopaedic

• GI

• Colo-rectal

• Urology

• General Surgery

Casual positions also available for highly experienced, adaptable Nurses.

Applications will continue to be considered for all positions as they become available over the next four 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. 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. Minimum 2 years previous experience within a hospital environment and postgraduate qualification 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

• Enrolled Nurse Salary: $72,637 to $94,929 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

• Enrolled Nurse Casual Rate: $45.80 to $59.85 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Registered Nurse Salary: $82,945 to $106,630 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation

• Registered Nurse Casual Rate: $52.30to $67.24 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent full-time, 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:

  • 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.

• 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

• Travel Green allowance.  If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.  Please include your areas of expertise, preferred departments and availability in your cover letter.

For enquires please contact Gillian Brown, Clinical Recruitment Manager, on (08) 9428 8671

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

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.