Your role at St John of God Ballarat

We are seeking applications from Registered Nurses with excellent clinical, communication and critical thinking skills to join our Emergency Department team.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care across a broad range of adult and paediatric emergency presentations, working closely with doctors and specialists to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The role is offered on a Permanent Part Time basis, working up to 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities

- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high‑quality patient‑centred care across a range of clinical presentations.
- Monitor patient progress, review diagnostic results and promptly escalates changes in condition.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervise, mentor and support Graduate Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and nursing students.
- Provide patient and family education, discharge planning and ongoing support throughout the care journey.
- Maintain professional, legal and ethical nursing standards while actively contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

Applicants should be a team player with strong organisational and time‑management skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a sound understanding of nursing legislation and infection prevention practices.



Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a dynamic clinical workplace are essential. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything they do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

- Salary: $85,480 to $107,881 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
- Permanent Part Time position
- 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
- 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
- Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 weeks Paid Parental Leave (VIC)

Contact

For enquiries contact Kristy Price, Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department on .

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.

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.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Ballarat)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Ballarat