Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to join our team on 3 East on a permanent part time and casual basis.

3 East is a dynamic ward with the combined specialties of ENT, Vascular, Plastic surgery and Gynaecology. We are a passionate, young and vibrant team dedicated to providing the highest quality care to all. We also specialise in Paediatric surgical care for procedures including ear, nose and throat, general surgery, dental and orthopaedics

You will provide a recovery focused approach to care that supports the whole person. Using a range of interventions, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to providing the most up to date evidence-based care and services to our clients.

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 within the hospital.

• Participates in mental health promotion and educational programs for patients, families/carers. 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 have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, a demonstrated 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.

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

• RN Salary: $81,995 to $103,482 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation

• EN Salary: $64,650 to $73,450 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part time and casual positions

• 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 discounts 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 Patrick Robinson, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5226 8877

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.