Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Your role at St John of God Geraldton Hospital

As a member of our friendly and approachable team, you will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of patient care in a safe and effective manner.  We encourage all experienced Registered Nurses to apply. Those experienced in Perioperative Specialties, Orthopaedic, Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be highly regarded.

Casual positions are currently available for Registered Nurses to join our multidisciplinary team with availability to work on-call and flexible shifts.  Applications will be considered over the next three months as new positions become available including both casual and permanent part-time.

The Position

• Maintain and develop clinical skills in order to care for patients appropriate to level of competence.

• Deliver a high standard of patient care utilizing appropriate resources cost effectively.

• Adhere to and supports hospital policies, procedures and standards.

• Act as the patient’s advocate and facilitate the rights of individuals.

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

• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care through the continuum of care.

• Prioritise workload using resources effectively.

• Provide supervision to Enrolled Nurses, students and PCAs as required

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.  Minimum 2 years' experience is preferred and must be available to work on-call and flexible shifts.

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

• Registered Nurse Salary: $82,945 to $106,630 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

• Casual rate: $52.30 to $67.24 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual positions available now, permanent part-time positions available in the near future.

• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

• 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)

• Support with Australian work visas for eligible applicants

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

For enquiries, please contact Megan Clarkson, Perioperative Manager, on (08) 9965 8888

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!

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.