Enrolled Nurse - Cardiology Ward

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. The hospital’s rehabilitation services support patients throughout their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and achieve their individual health and wellbeing goals.

The Position

We are seeking passionate and motivated Enrolled Nurses, both newly qualified and experienced, to join our nursing team at St John of God Ballarat Hospital on a permanent part-time basis, working 30.4 hours per fortnight.

This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified Enrolled Nurses to begin their nursing career in a supportive clinical environment, as well as for experienced Enrolled Nurses looking to further develop their skills and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Working alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred care to patients across the hospital. You will have the opportunity to build your clinical knowledge, strengthen your assessment and communication skills, and contribute to positive patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from Enrolled Nurses who are committed to delivering quality care, demonstrate a positive and flexible approach, and are passionate about making a difference to patients and their families.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care in accordance with established clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assist with assessing patients' needs and implementing individualised care plans in collaboration with Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patients' conditions, recognise changes in clinical presentation and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinician.
• Administer medications within the scope of practice, relevant authorisations and organisational policies.
• Support patients with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility and other aspects of their recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and contribute to effective clinical handover.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, medication safety and clinical practice.
• Promote patient dignity, privacy, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Contribute to a supportive team culture and participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• A commitment to providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy clinical environment.
• A willingness to learn, develop clinical skills and contribute to continuous improvement.
• A flexible and collaborative approach, with a commitment to professional standards and patient safety.

Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified Enrolled Nurses and experienced clinicians. Previous acute hospital experience will be highly regarded; however, we encourage new graduates who are eager to learn and establish their nursing careers to apply.

The Benefits

• Salary: $67,387 to $80,460 (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part time up to 30.4 hrs per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits, including mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and other everyday living expenses, as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap, including:
  • Novated leasing
  • Work-related expenses
  • Self-education
  • Additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and wellbeing programs.
• Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital and Medical Services and private health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing learning and career progression.
• Access to a range of lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards and discounts.

For enquiries, contact Andrea Simpson, Nurse Unit Manager, on (03) 5320 2837.

If suitable applicants are identified, the advertisement may close prior to the listed closing 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.

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.