Enrolled & Registered Nurses - Day Surgery

St John of God Health Care; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly rate

Flexibility

Salary packaging

Superannuation

EAP

PD opportunities

Employee discount

Job summary

St John of God Health Care in Subiaco is seeking casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses for our DOSA and Day Surgery Unit. You will provide perioperative and postoperative care across a range of surgical specialties, with emphasis on patient education and safety.

Ideal candidates hold current AHPRA registration, have perioperative experience (preferred), and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork to support excellent patient care and mission-driven values.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience in perioperative nursing or surgical/critical care preferred.
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care with dignity and respect.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and ensure rights are upheld.
• Support pre- and post-operative care and manage patient flow.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Enrolled Nurse

Perioperative nursing

Communication

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

AHPRA registration

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.