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SalaryWelcome 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 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development
The Position
St John of God Bunbury Hospital located in the south west of Western Australia, is regarded as one of the finest private hospitals outside the metropolitan area.
With 145 beds and more than 330 highly qualified medical practitioners, our health care facility caters for a variety of medical and surgical admissions, palliative care, maternity services, plus allied health and community-based services.
We are seeking experienced Renal Dialysis Nurses to join our Dialysis Unit in the role of Clinical Nurse. The Clinical Nurse provides clinical expertise and local leadership to ensure that safe and high quality patient care is delivered. The Clinical Nurse utilises the Scope of Practice Decision Making Framework in the delegation and supervision of registered and enrolled nurses. The Clinical Nurse supports the Renal Nurse Unit Manager and ensures the Mission and Values are upheld in the Renal Unit at both SJG Bunbury and at the SJG Busselton Dialysis Unit.
To be considered for this role applicants must have five (5) years of Haemodialysis specific experience and expert AVF/AVG cannulation skills. Applicants must also have a valid Australian Driver's licence, as successful applicants will rotate between the Bunbury and Busselton Dialysis Units.
Applicants that demonstrate post graduate renal nursing qualifications and/or acute haemodialysis or critical care experience will be looked upon favourably.
There are multiple positions available, with contracts available from part time 36 hours per fortnight up to full time 76 hours per fortnight. Hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate(s).
If you are a collaborative and committed professional, who is passionate about contributing to an exceptional patient experience, we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate(s) will have:
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife.
- Three years' relevant post registration experience.
- Recent acute clinical practice in a relevant environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Well-developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.
- A knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement and risk management principles.
- Demonstrated commitment to occupational health and safety in the workplace.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- A welcoming and supportive culture
- Highly competitive salary & entitlements
- 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 and
- additional superannuation
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & 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)
- Innovative Professional Development opportunities
- Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts
- Opportunities for post-graduate course support
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Free parking
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
For enquiries please contact Vincent Nicholas, Renal Nurse Unit Manager, on (08) 9722 1665.
Applications Close: Sunday 4th December 2022
