Registered Nurse - Dosa

Your role at St John of God Geelong HospitalYou will experience different aspects of the entire patient surgical journey, which is both exciting and extremely rewarding. We provide opportunities for nurses to enhance and discover new skills, supporting a range of different case mixes including complex surgeries.Our DOSA unit also caters to patients requiring procedures in General surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dental, Plastic Surgery; with a large number of Paediatric patients. In addition to these specialties, our DOSA unit also accommodates Cardiac Cath Lab patients who have had diagnostic angiography and have TR bands or sheaths to be monitored and removed. This unit is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and advanced monitoring systems to ensure the highest level of patient care, and is staffed by a dedicated team of highly skilled nurses and doctors. Nurses with experience in Paeds or Cath Lab will be highly regarded.The PositionAssesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff.Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.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 an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.The BenefitsSalary: $67,087 to $94,754 per annum, plus 11% superannuationPermanent Full-time, part-time or casual positions availableGenerous salary packaging optionsUp to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Innovative Professional Development opportunitiesUnique 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 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 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. For enquiries contact Cheryl Hand, Clinical Admissions Manager, on (03) 52268880