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.
St John of God Ballarat Hospital is one of Victoria's largest regional private hospitals and offers an extensive range of acute services for the community. While the hospital has existed since the early 19000s, the facility has continually been expanded to ensure modern services, and equipment are available to meet the needs of the community.
Your role
We are seeking applications for a Registered Nurse & Registered Midwives to join our Gynaecology & Special Care Nursery Ward. You will take time with their patients and their families supporting them through every step of their journey to being a parent.
Our nurses provide all aspects of care in gynaecology, special care nursery and postnatal care of mother and babies in our antenatal clinics and services, on our maternity wards and in birth suites, in addition to care for our babies in our special care nurseries.
Our Ward comprises of 21 beds across a mix of Maternity and Gynaecological cases. We experience approximately 500 births a year and we are equipped with, 3 birth suites and a Special Care Nursery that cares for premature and unwell infants to 32 weeks gestation.
The Position
* Interview and examine the patient, documenting the assessment findings.
* Whilst promoting an environment of confidence, confidentiality and respect, identify through discussion with the patient, family and relevant others, actual and potential problems.
* Assess and document the anticipated needs of the patient and family during and following hospitalisation.
* Routinely monitor the results of diagnostic procedures and investigations.
* Assist in the assessing of complicated nursing problems guiding Graduate Nurses, Nursing Affiliates and Nursing Students as needed.
* Document the planned nursing care and ensure the care plan remains current.
You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and /or Midwife, a 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.
We can offer you
* Salary: $81,995 to $103,482 plus 12% Superannuation
* Permanent full-time, part-time or casual positions
* We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses - up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual:
* Novated leasing
* work related expenses
* self-education and
* additional superannuation
* Dedicated educators and clinical support
* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be Influenza to fulfil the requirements of the role.
For enquiries contact Erica Ferguson, Nurse Unit Manager on
If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.
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.