Registered and Enrolled Nurses

St John of God Health Care; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual rate

Casual loading

Superannuation

Flexible shifts

Employee discounts

Job summary

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is seeking passionate Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to join our casual nursing teams across Clinical Ward, Day Surgery and Operating Theatre. These casual roles offer flexible shifts, competitive casual rates, and ongoing opportunities within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, patient-centred care across acute settings.

As part of our team you will assess patients, administer medications, support perioperative services

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
• Recent experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Sound clinical knowledge and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to recognise and respond to changes in a patient’s clinical condition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility and availability to work casual shifts across relevant clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Undertake patient assessments and monitor clinical conditions.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care across various acute settings.
• Support patients throughout their hospital journey from admission to discharge.
• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Assist with preparation and ongoing care of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Support safe day surgery and perioperative services where applicable.
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide effective handover.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to infection prevention and maintain standards.

Skills

Nursing registration

Acute hospital experience

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisation & time management

Patient safety & care

Flexibility for casual shifts

Infection prevention

Job description

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute and specialist healthcare services to the Southwest Victorian community. The hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services, supported by specialist care across areas including maternity, oncology, rehabilitation, cardiology and emergency care.

As part of St John of God Health Care, the hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families across the region.

Your role at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital

We are seeking passionate and motivated Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with recent acute hospital experience to join our nursing teams at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital on a casual basis.

We have casual opportunities available across our Clinical Ward, Day Surgery and Operating Theatre departments, offering the opportunity to work within a range of clinical environments and support patients throughout their hospital journey.

Casual opportunities offer flexibility, with shifts available across a range of clinical areas depending on operational requirements.

Available Opportunities

• Casual Registered Nurses with recent acute hospital experience.
• Casual Enrolled Nurses with recent acute hospital experience.
• Opportunities across the Clinical Ward, Day Surgery and Operating Theatre departments.
• Flexible casual shifts based on hospital requirements and roster availability.

The Position

• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Undertake patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions and recognise and upscale signs of deterioration appropriately.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a range of acute clinical settings.
• Support patients throughout their hospital journey, including admission, treatment, recovery and discharge.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively within your scope of practice.
• Assist with the preparation and ongoing care of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Support the delivery of safe and efficient day surgery and perioperative services, where applicable.
• Plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and provide effective clinical handover.
• Build positive and professional relationships with patients, families, medical staff and colleagues.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment and uphold infection prevention and management standards.

About You

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as either a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse, with recent experience working within an acute hospital environment.

We welcome applications from nurses with experience across clinical wards, day surgery and operating theatre environments. Experience within a specific specialty is advantageous but not essential for all opportunities, provided you bring sound acute clinical skills and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
• Recent experience working within an acute hospital environment.
• Sound clinical knowledge and patient assessment skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond to changes in a patient's clinical condition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility and availability to work casual shifts across relevant clinical areas.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits

• Casual rate: $53.90 to $68.03 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation.
• Casual opportunities offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.
• 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.

Whether you are an experienced Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse looking for flexible casual opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Join St John of God Warrnambool Hospital and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care to our community.

For any enquiries, please contact Leanne McPherson – Director of Clinical Services on [phone].

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.