Your role at St John of God Healthcare at Home

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our dedicated oncology team as we enter an exciting phase of growth and development of new service areas and extension of our footprint in WA.

Positions will be offered on a permanent part-time or casual basis working across the Perth metropolitan area. Shifts are available Monday to Sunday, generally visiting patients between 8am to 4pm.

The Position

• 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.

• Make relevant referrals as necessary.

• Document the planned nursing care and ensure the care plan remains current.

• Coordinate and delegate duties to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Attendants taking into consideration the patients' needs and acuity and referencing the Health Choices Model of Delegation.

• Perform the planned direct nursing care, set priorities and re-establish priorities in changing circumstances.

• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Attendants where required to perform the delegated nursing care.

Successful applicants will have a minimum of three years post graduate experience in acute nursing and recent experience in the administration of chemotherapies (Chemotherapy Administration and Management Competency) and infusions, together with a current IV cannulation certification and CVAD experience.

Working in the community, the ability to work both independently, and as part of the multidisciplinary care team is essential.  As the service continues to grow, flexibility with availability and rostering to meet the changing needs of our patient group is necessary.  A current WA Driver’s License is essential.

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

• Casual rate: $52.30 to $67.24 per hour (including casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation

• Permanent part-time rate: $41.84 to $53.79 per hour, plus 12% Superannuation

• Part-time or Casual positions available

• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

• 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

For all enquiries contact Susan Sinclair, Nurse Manager on 0457 533 141.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

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.