Registered Nurse - Day Oncology

Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt 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 Bendigo Hospital is a private hospital located in Central Victoria. We provide services to a regional population of more than 300,000 people. Bendigo is a large Regional City offering a relaxed lifestyle, great schools, shopping, galleries, cafes, restaurants, cultural, sporting and education precincts. Our Region is a mecca for those wanting to experience great food and wine and the great outdoors with a plethora of walking trails, parks and waterways to explore and enjoy. Bendigo is located just 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD making it a great place to live and work.Your role at St John of God Bendigo HospitalWe are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified, Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled and multi-disciplinary Oncology team. At the Oncology Ward we care for patients at all stages from diagnosis, to complex treatment and acute admissions. You will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and the coordination and supervision of care delivered by junior staff and students.If you are dynamic and flexible nurse, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to provide high-level patient care then we want to hear from you.Make a move and join our dedicated and supportive team in a clinically exciting theatre setting. There are casual positions available. Hours will be negotiated with successful candidate(s).The PositionThe overseeing of total patient care.Being aware of all patient's needs, conditions, and progress.Being in contact with patients throughout the shift.Ensuring all patient needs are met.Ensuring all nursing procedures are carried out in a safe manner.Regular attendance at relevant in-service education and appropriate study days external to hospital.Ensuring that the quality of work performed is of a high standardNot to interfere, bypass or misuse any system or equipment provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.Ensuring that new and junior staff are assisted with ward routines.You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills. To succeed you will have the ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development. Registered Nurses with clinical and chemotherapy administration experience is preferred with Antineoplastic Drug and Administration Course completed.Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and ValuesThe Benefits:Hourly rate $33.84 - $47.80 + 25% casual loadingCasual positions availableSalary 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 expensesself-educationadditional superannuationA welcoming & supportive cultureFlexible work optionsDiscounts on hospital services & private health insuranceOption to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leaveDynamic multidisciplinary teamSt 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 contact Elizabeth McEncroe, Director of Nursing, on (03) 5320 2527Application closes on 2nd April 2024