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, our hospital offers an excellent environment for nurses to develop their clinical expertise while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

The Position

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical Ward at St John of God Ballarat Hospital on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative nursing team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. You will contribute to all aspects of the patient journey, including clinical assessment, care planning, medication administration, monitoring and recovery, while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with at least 12 months of relevant post-registration clinical experience, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care.

If you are a flexible and dedicated nurse who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about achieving positive patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care to patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Monitor patients' clinical conditions, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Support patients throughout their admission, treatment, recovery and discharge.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners, allied health professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Provide education, emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and deliver clear, timely clinical handover.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, medication safety and clinical governance.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and an exceptional patient experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 12 months of post-registration clinical nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Relevant medical and/or surgical nursing experience.
• Well-developed clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy acute care environment.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and high-quality care.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Benefits:

• Salary: $85,480 - $107,881 (pro date for part time), plus12% superannuation
• 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 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 Angela Landon | Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5320 2848

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.