Registered Nurse

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

You will provide comprehensive patient care to patients on our medical ward.

St John of God Geelong Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern and up-to-date hospital has a 24/7 accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a 12-bed critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services.

The Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.

• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.

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

• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff.

• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with recent oncology experience and 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.

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

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.