Enrolled & Registered Nurse – Day Surgery & Theatre Specialty

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse looking to be a part of a dedicated and dynamic team

We are currently seeking Registeredand Enrolled Nurses for casual positions within our Surgery Centre a standalone unit comprising three theatres and a day surgery unit.

Our modern facility accommodates approximately 40 Surgical cases a day specialising in both adult and paediatric care.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities to work across a variety of surgical specialties.

• Based at our Surgery Centre - 83 Myers Street

• Hours Monday to Friday 0700-1900 with staggered shifts scheduled across these hours to meet operational needs

Areas of work include

• Day Surgery Positions - Patient Admissions Anaesthetics 1st and 2nd Stage Recovery- Adult and Paediatric patients

• Theatre Specialtyareas- Ophthalmology Endoscopy Plastics ENT and Oral Surgery

Previous experience in day surgery is preferred and exposure to paediatric patients or cath-lab nursing will be highly regarded. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team making a difference in patients lives every day.

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 within the hospital.

• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.

• Supports and supervises staff and students as required including orientating and precepting staff.

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

• Participate in patient assessments including mental health risk assessment and management history taking and developing comprehensive nursing care plans. Ensuring risks are documented and appropriate interventions referrals are facilitated.

• Administer medication within scope of the Enrolled Nurse classification and in accordance with statutory and organisational guidelines under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

• Advise and educate patients regarding treatment and recovery in relevant specialty.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a relevant specialty. You will demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed in this role you will bring excellent communication and teamwork skills a strong commitment to patient-centred care and ideally recent experience in perioperative or day surgery settings.

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

The Benefits:

• Registered Nurse hourly rate: $51.70 to $65.25 (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation

• Enrolled Nurse hourly rate: $40.77 to $48.67 per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual positions available

• As a casual employee you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period which can be applied to a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

Please indicate whether you are applying for the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse opportunity when prompted during your online application process.

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

For enquiries contact Nicole Gavin Nurse Unit Manager on (03)

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.