Job description
Welcome 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. As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing. St John of God Geelong Hospital St John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253 bed hospital and is recognized as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab servicesOur Maternity Service is flourishing and as a result we have a number of exciting opportunities for Registered Midwives and Registered Nurses:Registered Midwife positions to work in Birth Suite Only Registered Midwife and Dual Midwife/Nurse positions to rotate Antenatal/postnatal/Birth Suite Special Care Nursery (First) positions to work in SCN Only Registered Nurse with Postnatal experience to work in Postnatal team nursing.Our team of Registered Midwives and Nurses are responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care during the ante and post-natal and confinement stages, safe nursing of infants and the co-ordination and supervision of care delivered by junior caregivers and students. Various Permanent or Casual positions are available working a variety of shifts from Monday to Sunday. The successful candidate will have: Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as Registered Nurse and/or Midwife. Effective communication skills. Commitment to on-going education and self-directed learning. Delegation and motivational skills. Knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing. Ability to educate patients, family and staff. Knowledge and skills of the principles of infection management. Planning and organisational skills. Analytical skills. Teamwork skillsWe can offer you: A welcoming and supportive culture Highly competitive salary & entitlements Multiple positions available 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 Flexible work options Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Unique and competitive overseas relocation support offered including assistance with Australian work visas with progression to permanent residency (where applicable) A personalised meet and greet and support with housing, school tours, temporary accommodation, taxation, banking and settling in Financial relocation assistance for eligible itemsApplications will be considered for vacancies as they arise over the next 6 months. For enquiries, please contact Alicia Strong, Women and Newborn Services Manager on (03) 5226 8831
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Geelong, VIC
