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 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 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 St John of God Hospital Geelong 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
St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking an experienced and inspiring Women and Newborn Services Manager to lead our dedicated team within the Women's Health Unit-including our newly redeveloped 30‑bed Postnatal Ward, 4 Birth Suites, and 9‑cot Level 3 Special Care Nursery.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the Women and Babies portfolio, championing excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, patient experience, staff wellbeing and sustainable service performance. As part of a values‑driven, not‑for‑profit private hospital, you'll play a central role in shaping compassionate, person‑centred care for mothers, babies and families.
What We Offer
* Permanent full-time opportunity
* Monday-Friday, day-shift only)
* A supportive, mission-led environment committed to professional growth and high‑quality care
The Position
* Monitors, analyses and reports on variances in data and activity related to clinical outcomes for the Service and uses this data to support the implementation of innovation and change.
* Responsible for the development and implementation of the Service operational plan to align with SJGHC and SJG Geelong Strategic and Operational Plans.
* Contributes to the development of models of care which place the patient at the centre of planning, decision making and evaluation for the specialty grouping.
* Leads a consistent person-centered care culture within the Service where all patient encounters influence a memorable patient experience.
* Analyses data with a focus on identifying trends in order to create solutions to improve the patient experience.
* Leads the development of quality improvement activities and ensures Services and practices align with the requirements of the NSQHS Standards.
* Leads innovation within the Service to advance clinical excellence and patient experience outcomes.
* Provide leadership, through effective personal, professional communication, and interpersonal capabilities and change management as well as team and strategic capabilities as outlined in the SJGHC Leadership Profile
You will have registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife/Nurse Midwife and will have a minimum of 4 years nursing management experience. With your senior experience, you will have the capability to achieve results and operational excellence in an acute health care setting.
To succeed you will have well developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing. With your previous experience, you will demonstrate the ability to communicate and influence effectively and to build productive relationships.
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: $141,601 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
* Permanent full-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
* 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
* Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
For enquiries contact Matthew Young, Director of Nursing, on
All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.