Registered Nurse - Night Duty

St John of God Health Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Professional development

Lifestyle rewards

Job summary

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking a collaborative Registered Nurse for its night duty team on 2 North, a 30-bed orthopaedic and urology ward.

The permanent night duty position offers flexible FTE options. You will deliver high-quality care, support postoperative patients, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in hospital settings; orthopaedic and/or urology nursing is advantageous.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and teamwork on night duty.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care during night shift.
• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to night-time patients.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across the department.
• Educate patients and act as a clinical resource when needed.
• Supervise staff and students, including orientation and preceptorship.
• Monitor patient condition and escalate concerns promptly.

Skills

Nursing skills

AHPRA registered

Night shift experience

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

St John of God Geelong Hospital is a leading private hospital providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and specialist healthcare services to the Geelong and surrounding communities. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, compassionate care and professional development, you will be joining an organisation committed to supporting both our patients and our people.

Your Position

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled night duty team on 2 North at St John of God Geelong Hospital.

This is a permanent night duty position, with various FTE options available and hours negotiable with the successful candidate. The role provides an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses seeking a consistent night duty roster within a supportive and experienced surgical team.

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

Working as part of the night duty team, you will play an important role in providing safe, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the overnight period, supporting patients with their recovery and responding to their changing clinical needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your surgical nursing skills while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

The Position

• Assesses, plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Provides safe and high-quality nursing care to patients throughout the night.
• 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.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to changes in patients' clinical condition, escalating concerns where required.
• 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, clinically capable and patient-focused Registered Nurse who is confident working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team during night duty.

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 and collaboratively within a night duty team.

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

The Benefits

• Salary: $85,480 to $107,881 pro rata for part-time, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent night duty position, with various FTE options available
• 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
  • 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 & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries, contact Lucy Jennings | Nurse Unit Manager, on [phone].

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

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