Registered Nurse Surgical Ward

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and supportive team in the Ferns Surgical Ward.

The Surgical Wardis a busy and acute 36 bed mixed surgical ward that sees both adult and paediatric patients. Procedures include joint replacements general and bariatric surgery colorectal surgeries gynaecology and urology procedures ENT and ophthalmology.

As Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of patient care in a safe and cost-effective manner.

This 1-year fixed term contract position is offering 35 hours per week on a part time basis.

As a Registered Nurse you will:

• Assess plans deliver and evaluate patient care seeking support from senior staff as required.

• Promote and contribute to effective communication facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.

• Provide patient education and act as a resource where appropriate.

• Supports and supervises staff and students as required and within the scope of nursing practice.

• Promotes and contributes to effective communication facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital.

• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

To be successful in this role you will hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and have recent surgical experience particularly in the care of post-operative patients. You will demonstrate an understanding of relevant acts codes and standards applicable to current practice along with a strong commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Competence in inserting male and female catheters and managing patient-controlled analgesia in accordance with protocol is essential. Additionally you will bring well-developed communication conflict resolution negotiation and problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary 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

• Salary: $82945 to $106630 per annum (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation

• Fixed term part-time position working 35 hours per week

• Salary packaging up to $18550 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 & 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

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• On-site subsidised parking

• Highly competitive salary and entitlements

For enquiries please contact Jemma Wilson Nurse Unit Manager

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.