Registered Nurse

St John of God Geelong Hospital; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Flexible work options

Employee discount on hospital services

Professional development opportunities

Well-being programs

Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards

Job summary

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join 2 North, a 30-bed Orthopaedic and Urology surgical ward in Geelong VIC. The permanent part-time role offers a rotating day/night roster with flexible hours.

You will care for postoperative patients, provide education, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Applicants should hold current AHPRA registration and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Orthopaedic and/or urology nursing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking guidance from senior staff as needed.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across the department and hospital.
• Provide patient education and act as a clinical resource where appropriate.
• Support and supervise staff and students, including orientation and preceptorship of new staff.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives and high-quality patient care.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Nursing Skills

Orthopaedic Nursing

Urology Nursing

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

St John of God Geelong Hospital – Geelong VIC

Permanent

2d ago , from St John of God Health Care Inc

Your Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled team on 2 North at St John of God Geelong Hospital. This is a permanent position, with hours negotiable with the successful candidate. This is a rotating roster of day and night shifts.

2 North is a 30-bed Orthopaedic and Urology surgical ward, providing specialised care to patients following a diverse range of surgical procedures. As part of the team, you will care for post-operative patients following orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements, ligament repairs and fracture repairs, as well as urological procedures ranging from kidney stone extraction through to major robotic surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your surgical nursing skills while working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care throughout each patient's surgical journey and recovery.

The Position

• Assesses, plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and across the hospital.
• Provides patient education and acts as a clinical resource where appropriate.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including the orientation and preceptorship of new staff.
• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a collaborative and patient-focused Registered Nurse who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education, professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

Previous experience within a hospital environment will be highly regarded, with experience in orthopaedic and/or urology nursing advantageous.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality patient care and positive patient experiences. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.

The Benefits:

• Permanent part-time role, up to 60 hours a fortnight.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount 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

If suitable applicants are identified the advertisement may close prior to listed 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.