Enrolled and Registered Nurse - Surgical

St John of God Health Care; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary pro rata for part-time

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Employee discounts

Job summary

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is seeking qualified Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join the Surgical Ward. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care across multiple surgical specialties, with focus on pre- and post-operative support, education and family involvement.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, rotating through weekdays, weekends and night shifts, to ensure safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement in patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients across a range of surgical specialties.
• Monitor and manage pre and post-operative patients, recognising and responding to changes in clinical condition.
• Promote effective communication and contribute to teamwork within the department and across the hospital.
• Provide patient and family education, acting as a clinical resource where appropriate.
• Support and supervise staff and students, including orientation and preceptorship of new team members.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Enrolled Nurse

Urology nursing

AHPRA registered

Job description

Enrolled and Registered Nurse - Surgical# Careers## Enrolled and Registered Nurse - SurgicalApply: Ballarat, Victoria: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: December 7, 2026 (27 days left to apply): JR-19559## **St John of God Ballarat Hospital** We are seeking applications from suitably qualified **Registered and Enrolled Nurses** to join our team within the **Surgical Ward** at St John of God Ballarat Hospital. This is an opportunity to join an experienced and supportive nursing team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to patients across a range of surgical specialties. You will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, from pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills and experience within a dynamic surgical environment. This role will be shifts rotating through weekdays, weekends and nightshifts. ## The Position* Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.* Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients across a range of surgical specialties.* Monitor and manage pre and post-operative patients, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in clinical condition.* Promote effective communication and contribute to positive teamwork within the department and across the hospital.* Provide patient and family education, acting as a clinical resource where appropriate.* Support and supervise staff and students as required, including the orientation and preceptorship of new team members.* Contribute to the achievement of hospital and clinical services objectives, maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. ## **About You** To succeed in this role, you will be a collaborative and patient-focused Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in urology nursing. You will be confident working within a multidisciplinary team and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and positive patient experiences.Previous experience in an acute hospital or surgical environment will be highly regarded, with **urology nursing experience** required. You will hold current registration with the **Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)** as a Registered or Enrolled nurse and demonstrate: * Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.* The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.* A commitment to ongoing education and professional development.* A proactive approach to patient safety and continuous improvement. ## **The Benefits** * **Salary Registered Nuse: $85,480 - $107,881** (pro rata for part-time employment), plus 12% superannuation.* **Salary Enrolled Nurse: $67,387 to $88,938** (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation* Salary packaging up to **$18,550** on a range of benefits, including mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and everyday living expenses.* Additional salary packaging options above the FBT cap, including novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation.* A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and wellbeing 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 and wellbeing rewards and discounts. Join St John of God Ballarat Hospital and become part of a team committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and community. **For enquiries, contact Narelle Elsey | Nurse Unit Manager on** **03 5320 2120** If suitable applicants are identified, the advertisement may close prior to the listed closing 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.*### Join St John of God Health CareAt St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.### Working at St John of God Ballarat HospitalSt John of God Ballarat Hospital is one of Victoria’s largest regional private hospitals and offers an extensive range of acute services for the community. While the hospital has existed since the early 1900s, the facility has continually been expanded to ensure modern services, and equipment are available to meet the needs of the community.