Clinical Nurse - Surgical (Midland Private)

Your role at St John of God Midland Private Hospital

Be part of something exceptional from the very beginning. As we prepare to open a brand-new state-of-the-art private hospital this August, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse for our surgical ward. The hospital will offer a comprehensive range of surgical care including:

Orthopaedics

Ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery

General Surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Maxillofacial surgery

Urology

Gynaecology

You will be responsible for the delivery of patient centred care to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources whilst supporting and promoting the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care (SJGHC).

This will be achieved through visible, effective leadership of the service, the standard of nursing practice and quality of patient centred care, the prudent use of resources and the building of effective relationships particularly with key medical practitioners.

The Position

• Maintain advanced clinical skills and provide direct clinical care in specialty practice.

• Act as a clinical resource in the clinical specialty, in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.

• Evaluate the quality of practice in the area of specialty.

• Initiate and coordinate care of patients with complex problems in the clinical specialty.

• Evaluate the quality of practice in the area of specialty.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, patient and families in formulating care plans throughout the continuum of care.

• Maintain an intentional and dedicated focus on patient safety, person-centred care and experience at all times.

• Demonstrate both clinical and administrative leadership through effective communication, interpersonal skills and change management capability reflective of a culture of professional accountability and quality service.

• Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with accredited Medical Practitioners.

• Actively participate in all relevant clinical and non-clinical committees within and externally to the hospital.

• Review clinical practice to ensure effective use of available resources.

• Lead, develop and contribute to the implementation of best practice standards relevant to the area of specialty using an evidence-based approach and innovative solutions to continually lift the standards of practice.

All other reasonable duties as directed by the relevant Manager/Supervisor

You will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and have relevant experience in surgical nursing.

To succeed you will have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary health care environment and hold skills in clinical teaching with a knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement.

About the new Midland Private Hospital 

• A brand-new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility, currently under construction, located just 300 metres from the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Campus. 

• A comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, with interventional cardiology being offered for the first time in the region

​The hospital will feature:

• 96 overnight inpatient beds, including a six-bed critical care/high dependency unit

• 33 bed/chair short stay and day procedure unit

• Eight operating theatres

• A Cardiac Catheter Laboratory

We can offer you

• Salary: $109,599 to $115,681 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part time hours can be negotiated

• 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)

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

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

Applications close 23rd July 2026

For enquiries, contact Eilish Russie, Deputy Director of Nursing on 0417 762 931

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

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.