Registered Nurse

St John of God Ballarat Hospital

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

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Ward at St John of God Ballarat Hospital on a permanent part time or causal basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to patients working towards recovery, independence and a safe return to their home and community. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills across clinical assessment, care planning, medication management, rehabilitation nursing and discharge planning while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

If you are a dynamic and flexible Registered Nurse with strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a passion for supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, we want to hear from you.

Make your next career move and join our dedicated and supportive Rehabilitation Ward team at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
· Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
· Support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise independence in daily activities and mobility.
· Administer medications safely and effectively, monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
· Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, allied health professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
· Encourage and support patients to actively participate in their rehabilitation program and care planning.
· Provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment, recovery, medications and discharge requirements.
· Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clear, timely clinical handover.
· Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
· Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control and clinical safety.
· Contribute to a positive team culture and exceptional patient experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have well-developed clinical assessment, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred care in a rehabilitation environment. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills, together with a commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence and supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, along with recent clinical experience in an acute, rehabilitation or relevant healthcare environment. Previous rehabilitation nursing experience will be highly regarded; however, we are also interested in Registered Nurses with strong clinical skills who are looking to develop their career within rehabilitation nursing.

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

The Benefits:

• Salary: $85,480 - $107,881 (pro date for part time), plus12% superannuation

• Casual rate: $53.90 to $68.03 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus12% superannuation

• Casual opportunities offering flexible work balance

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

• Salary packaging options for permanent employees 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

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Virginia Cosgriff | Nurse Unit Manager

If suitable applicants are identified the advertisement may close prior to listed date

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.