Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs. .
As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.
St John of God Geelong Hospital is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services.
Your Role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
We have two opportunities for Registered Nurses or dual Registered Nurse/Midwives with recent experience in Special Care Nursery or Neonatal Intensive Care to join our core staff.
We are offering a fixed term 12-month part time role at 45 hours/fortnight and a permanent part time role at 30 hours/fortnight.
We are a Level 3 Special Care Nursery, caring for babies over 34 weeks gestation and 1500g in weight. We offer High Flow and CPAP respiratory support, so experience with these forms of ventilation is required. Recent completion of the PIPER NeoResus Advanced Resuscitation Program is also highly desirable.
The Position:
* Provide high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care to neonatal patients, ensuring that care aligns with the philosophy, mission, and values of St John of God Healthcare.
* Responsible for delivering evidence-based, safe, and effective care to neonates, ensuring all actions are within your professional scope and adhere to established clinical standards.
* Uphold the policies and procedures of St John of God Healthcare, ensuring exceptional patient care and fostering a safe, collaborative, and dynamic workplace.
You will hold current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife and have a Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Nursing with experience in a Level 3 Special Care Nursery or above.
To succeed you will have excellent planning and organisation skills and have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
The Benefits:
* Salary $79,535 to $100,984 plus 12% superannuation
* A 12-month fixed term part time and a permanent part time position available
* 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, please contact Sheree Holland, Midwifery Unit Manager on
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 against Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
If suitable candidate are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date