Job Description

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St John of God Geelong Hospital

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/n St John of God Geelong Hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services to the rapidly growing coastal city. The modern and up-to-date hospital has a 24/7 accident and emergency department, a comprehensive surgical program supported by a 12-bed critical/intensive care unit, rapidly growing cardiology, medical, rehabilitation, and cancer services.

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We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses to join our Day Surgery Unit on casual basis . The unit operates Monday to Friday between 6:30 AM and 9:00 PM , with staggered shifts scheduled across these hours to support operational needs.

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Our Day Surgery Unit features 25 bays and on average sees around 80 cases per day , providing a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are looking for nurses who are adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

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Previous experience in day surgery is preferred , and exposure to paediatric patients or cath-lab nursing will be highly regarded. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team, making a difference in patients’ lives every day.

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/n As a Registered/Enrolled Nurse you’ll cater to the pre & post-operative journey of our surgical patients, with exposure to a range of specialities including General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dental, Plastics, ENT (involving a large number of Paediatrics) and Vascular.

In addition, our Day Surgery Unit also accommodates pre & post-operative Cardiac Cath Lab patients, largely focusing on diagnostic angiograms.

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The Position

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Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.

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Promotes and contributes to effective communication,



facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.

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Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.

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Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.

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Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

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Participate in patient assessments, including mental health, risk assessment and management, history taking and developing comprehensive nursing care plans. Ensuring risks are documented and appropriate interventions, referrals are facilitated.

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Administer medication within scope of the Enrolled Nurse classification and in accordance with statutory and organisational guidelines under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

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Advise and educate patients regarding treatment and recovery in relevant specialty.

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You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a minimum of 2 years clinical experience Day Surgery. You will demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

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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.

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Above all, patients 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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Enrolled Nurse Casual rate: $53.90 to $68.03 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus12% superannuation

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Registered Nurse Casual rate: $42.50 - $48.28 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

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As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period, which can be applied to a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses

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A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave 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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Agile multidisciplinary team

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Please indicate whether you are applying for the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse opportunity when prompted during your online application process.

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All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role

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For enquiries contact Emma Brooks, Clinical Admissions Manager, on

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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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📌 Registered and Enrolled Nurse - Day Surgery (Casual) (Ballarat)
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