Enrolled and Registered Nurse - Surgical

St John of God Health Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

12% superannuation

Job summary

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is seeking qualified Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join the Surgical Ward. You will support patients through their surgical journey, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery, in a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants with acute hospital or surgical experience, especially urology nursing, are encouraged. Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse is required, with a commitment to ongoing education and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration and capability to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Experience in acute hospital or surgical settings is desirable, with urology nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care across surgical patients.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care across various surgical specialties.
• Monitor pre- and post-operative patients and respond to clinical changes.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork within the department and hospital.
• Provide patient and family education and act as a clinical resource.
• Support and supervise staff and students, including orientation and preceptorship.
• Contribute to hospital objectives and maintain high standards of care and safety.

Skills

Nursing care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Enrolled and Registered Nurse - Surgical

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.

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.