Clinical Nurse - Cardiology / Respiratory/Medical

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity to join our St Emilies Ward as a part-time Clinical Nurse, where you will deliver a high standard of patient care, act as a key clinical resource, and effectively manage resources to achieve outstanding patient outcomes within your specialty areas.

We are seeking Clinical or Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years Cardiology, Respiratory and Medical experience, who are passionate about working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to excellence in patient care. 

This is a fantastic opportunity offered on a permanent part-time basis, with flexible hours between 21 and 38 hours per week. Two positions are currently available, providing a great chance to join a supportive team in a stable ongoing role.

The Position

• Supervise nursing practice and take responsibility for standard of nursing care delivered.

• Act as a clinical resource, maintain and develop clinical skills relevant to area of practice.

• Initiate review and coordinate care of patients with complex health problems.

• Serve as a patient advocate, protecting the rights and safety of patients at all times.

• Evaluate the quality of nursing practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

• Ensure the correct use and care of all hospital equipment by self and colleagues.

• Actively contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures in area of specialty.

• Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and legal requirements.

• Deputise for the Nurse Manager as required.

• Prioritise departmental workloads using resources appropriately and cost effectively.

• Coordinate the department effectively ensuring continuity of care, and takes action on problems encountered.

• Participate in the performance management of caregivers in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.

• Participate in and takes responsibility for the education of other caregivers by conducting formal and informal teaching sessions.

• Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing specific departmental orientation programs with Nurse Manager, act as a preceptor as required.

• Organise own work and assist colleagues to complete all care duties by end of shift.

• Supervise the practice of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

• Assist the Nurse Manager with the submission of annual capital budget and business plans relevant to the Department.

• Review products and equipment and provide documentation and education on evaluation.

• Act as shift coordinator as required and in liaison with the Nurse / After Hours Manager and monitors staffing levels continuously to ensure appropriate numbers of skills staff are available within the agreed productivity targets.

• Contribute to planning, problem solving and change management within the Nursing Division throughout the hospital as required.

• Monitor and promote adherence by caregivers to hospital Policies, procedures and standards.

You will have demonstrated strong leadership ability, working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment with well-developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.

To succeed you will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse, relevant post registration and experience in Cardiology, Respiratory and Medical Nursing.  Flexibility to work Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster will be required.

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

We can offer

• Salary: $109,599 to $115,682 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

• Two permanent part-time position, working 21 to 38 hours per week.

• 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 & 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)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

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

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

For enquiries contact Kylie Cleary, Nurse Unit Manager, on 08 9428 8963.

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.