Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled and multi-disciplinary Cardiac Care Unit whilst undertaking a Post Graduate Certificate in Speciality Nursing (Cardiac Care) commencing February 2026.
St John of God Geelong Hospital partners with Deakin University to provide flexible learning for post-graduate studies in a supportive environment.
Our Cardiac Care Unit offers extensive medical and surgical cardiac services to a varied patient group. Specializing in elective procedures, its Cath lab focuses on coronary diagnostics and interventions, electrophysiology studies, and device implantations.
The Position
Provides direct total patient care to patients to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures and Care Paths. Demonstrates knowledge of/and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and acknowledges accountability/responsibility for own actions. Maintains and promotes harmonious interpersonal relationships and effective teamwork, between staff, patient, relative, doctors and ancillary staff. Assists and collaborates with team members in the assessment of allocated patients. Ensures accurate and timely documentation. Communicates effectively with all members of care team and reports changes in patients’ status to appropriate personnel. Initiates discharge planning on patients’ admission to ensure appropriate use of all resources and the patient/family are well prepared for discharge. Documents any incidents and reports these to NUM/ANUM.
You will hold registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
To succeed you will have the 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.
The Benefits:
Salary $86,487 to $103,482 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuationPermanent full-time position availableSalary 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 expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceInnovative Professional Development opportunitiesAccess to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
Your application must include a cover letter including your reason for applying to this specialty area.
For more information contact Matt Deppeler, Nurse Unit Manager on 5226 8888
Applications close: 12th October 2025
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.