Job Description
Your Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital
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St John of God Geelong Hospital is a leading 177-bed private hospital serving the Geelong community and surrounding regions, offering a diverse range of medical, surgical and specialist services. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital provides a collaborative and supportive environment where nurses are encouraged to develop their clinical skills and grow their careers.
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We are seeking a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Critical Care Unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills while providing high-quality, comprehensive care to critically ill patients. You will gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient cohort, including cardiothoracic, general surgical, medical, orthopaedic and complex procedural patients.
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Working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to further develop your critical thinking, clinical assessment and critical care skills.
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This position offers flexibility with both day and night shifts, as well as the option of 12-hour shifts for suitable candidates.
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If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic CCU environment, we would love to hear from you.
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The Position
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Provides direct, comprehensive patient care to critically ill patients within the Critical Care Unit, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and Care Paths.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice, acknowledging accountability and responsibility for own actions.
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Maintains and promotes positive interpersonal relationships and effective teamwork between nursing staff, patients, families, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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Assists and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for allocated patients.
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Communicates effectively with all members of the care team and promptly recognises and reports changes in patient condition or clinical status to appropriate personnel.
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Contributes to the ongoing monitoring and management of critically ill patients, escalating concerns and changes in condition as clinically appropriate.
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Initiates discharge planning on admission to ensure appropriate use of resources and that patients and families are supported and prepared for transition from the Critical Care Unit.
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Ensures Infection Management policies and procedures are understood, adhered to and implemented in clinical practice.
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You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, along with recent clinical experience in an acute care, critical care or ICU environment. In addition, you will also possess a post graduate qualification in Critical Care.
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To succeed in this role, you will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills,



along with the ability to identify and effectively solve problems. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a positive patient experience.
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Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
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The Benefits
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Casual rate: $***** to $***** per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus12% superannuation
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Casual opportunities offering flexible work balance
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As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
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A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs
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Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
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Innovative Career development opportunities
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Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
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For enquiries, contact Sharnie McAuliffe| Nurse Unit Manager, on **************.
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If suitable applicants are identified the advertisement may close prior to listed date
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At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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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.
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Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
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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.
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📌 Critical Care Registered Nurse (Casual) (Victoria)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Victoria