Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

St John of God Ballarat Hospital

St John of God Ballarat Hospital is a leading private hospital in regional Victoria, delivering high-quality care across a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, rehabilitation and emergency services. With modern facilities and a strong commitment to patient-centred care, the hospital provides an excellent environment for nurses to expand their clinical expertise and work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

We are seeking experienced and passionate Registered Nurses with strong clinical, communication and critical thinking skills to join our Emergency Department team.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse range of adult and paediatric emergency presentations. You will work closely with medical practitioners, specialists and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective and timely care while supporting positive patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based emergency care.

The position is offered on a permanent basis, working up to 38 hours per week, with opportunities to develop your emergency nursing skills within a supportive and experienced team. We are also open to part-time opportunities.

The Position

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality patient-centred care across a range of clinical presentations.

• Monitor patient progress, review diagnostic results and promptly escalate changes in condition.

• Coordinate care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Supervise, mentor and support Graduate Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and nursing students.

• Provide patient and family education, discharge planning and ongoing support throughout the care journey.

• Maintain professional, legal and ethical nursing standards while actively contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Successful applicants will hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

You will be a team player with strong organisational and time-management skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a sound understanding of nursing legislation and infection prevention practices. Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a dynamic clinical environment are essential.

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: $85,480 to $107,881 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent Part Time position

• 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

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 10 weeks Paid Parental Leave (VIC)

For enquiries contact Kristy Price, Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department on (03) 5320 2126

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be Influenza to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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.

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.