Enrolled & Registered Nurses - Day Surgery

St John of God Health Care; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional purchased leave

Employee discount on hospital services

Job summary

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is seeking experienced Casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join the Subiaco Day Surgery team. The 46-bed unit provides preoperative and postoperative care across multiple surgical specialties, including Cardiology, Orthopaedic, ENT, Vascular, Gynecology, Paediatrics, Plastics and General Surgery.

You will assess patients, provide pre-operative education and post-surgical care while upholding the hospital’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience in perioperative nursing or surgical/critical care is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, compassionate approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care with dignity and respect.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Be a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
• Promote a welcoming, compassionate environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice and high standards of care.
• Assist in managing patient flow and provide pre- and post-operative care.

Skills

RN/EN Registration

Perioperative nursing

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

We are seeking experienced Casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join our Subiaco Day Surgery team.

Our ward is a 46-bed combined DOSA and Day Surgery Unit providing preoperative and postoperative care to surgical patients in a wide range of surgical specialities. These include Cardiology, Orthopaedic, ENT, Vascular, Gynaecology, Paediatric, Plastics and General Surgery.

In this role you will provide exceptional care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures while ensuring that their experience aligns with the values that define our hospital. Your role will include patient assessment, pre-operative education and post-surgical care with a focus on fostering a supportive and safe environment for all patients.

Casual positions are available, offering flexibility while still allowing you to be part of a team committed to clinical excellence and outstanding patient care.

Shift Availability requirements

• Availability for a minimum of 2 shifts per week.
• Ability to cover shifts between 6:30am–2:30pm and 12:00pm–8:00pm.
• Shift lengths vary between 6, 8 and 10 hours.

The Position:

• Deliver outstanding patient care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal outcomes for patients.
• Be a patient advocate, ensuring that their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.
• Promote a welcoming, compassionate environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
• Assist in managing patient flow and provide pre and post-operative care.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse. Previous experience in perioperative nursing or in a surgical/critical care environment is preferred but not essential.

To succeed you will have excellent communication skills with a genuine passion for providing exceptional care to patients. You will have a proactive and compassionate approach to care with an ability to work effectively within a team.

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 Casual Hourly rate: $52.30 to $67.24 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation
• EN Casual Hourly rate: $45.80 to $48.85 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation
• Casual position
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• 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
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

For enquiries contact Tessa McLaughlin, Nurse Unit Manager on 0400 001 568

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

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.