Clinical Nurse - Ward Coordinator

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

Join Our Team as Clinical Nurse – Ward Coordinator on our 30-bed general acute medical ward.

Slaney Ward offers both private and shared accommodation. The ward caters to a broad range of medical specialties, including cardiology, respiratory, renal, haematology, oncology, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, and infectious diseases.

We pride ourselves on fostering a family-friendly environment supported by flexible rostering. Our multidisciplinary team is composed of highly skilled physicians, a dedicated medical team, allied health professionals, the continuum of care team, experienced nurses, and committed support staff. Together, we promote a collaborative approach to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will assist in the overall clinical management of the unit while supervising staff and delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care. You will act as shift coordinator, working closely with the Nurse Manager to monitor staffing levels and ensure the appropriate number of skilled staff are available to meet agreed productivity targets and support safe, efficient patient care.

The role is offered on a part time basis working 28 hours per week.

The Position:

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

• Initiates reviews and coordinates care of patients with complex health problems.

• Serves as a patient advocate, always protecting the rights and safety of patients.

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

• Responsible and accountable for nominated portfolios as designated by Nurse Unit Manager and actively communicate with Nurse Unit Manager regarding updates.

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

• Systematically evaluates actions and documents the outcomes of nursing/medical interventions (including monitoring diagnostic results) and report significant anomalies promptly.

• Ensures documentation of planned nursing care and holistic care plan remains current and regularly evaluate documentation of the multidisciplinary team to determine their compliance to hospital policy.

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

• Reviews products and equipment and provides documentation and education on evaluation.

• Assists in developing, implementing and reviewing specific departmental orientation programs with Nurse Unit Manager, acts as a preceptor as required.

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

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant internal and external Key Stakeholders to build and enhance service delivery on a divisional and group-wide basis.

• 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 along with significant post registration experience and the ability to practice at an advanced level.

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

We can offer you

• Salary: $109,599 to $115,682 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% 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 & 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

• Opportunities for post-graduate course support

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (WA)

For enquiries contact Lauren Howard, Acting Nurse Unit Manager Slaney Ward, on (08) 9729 6210  

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

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.