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Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

As a Registered Nurse working in PACU/Recovery you will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of patient care in a safe and effective manner.

SJG Murdoch Hospital now have 18 operating theatres, angio suite, endoscopy unit and Surgicentre. You will be exposed to the latest in surgical technology, including robotics, and work with some of the highest calibre surgeons in Australia who are usually based onsite in our consulting suites.

Our Clinical Command Centre is the hub that oils the theatre machine, with information feeding into and out of a central location to co-ordinate patient flow, equipment and available beds in recovery and on the wards. Our super-organised CCC Team know exactly where patients are up to on their theatre journey at all times.

With a strong focus on professional development, we believe in providing opportunities to grow and develop our caregivers who are looking to advance their career pathway and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

• Maintain and develop clinical skills in order to care for patients appropriate to level of competence.
• Deliver a high standard of patient care utilizing appropriate resources cost effectively.
• Adhere to and support hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Act as the patient’s advocate and facilitate the rights of individuals.
• Provide patient education and act as a resource where appropriate.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care through the continuum of care in recovery.
• Prioritise workload using resources effectively.
• Provide supervision to Enrolled Nurses, students and PCAs as required

You will hold registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. You will demonstrate 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. Minimum 2 years previous theatre/recovery experience with in a hospital environment and postgraduate qualification will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

• Salary: $82,945 to $106,630 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual Rate: $52.30to $67.24 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent full-time, part-time or casual positions available

• 6, 8 or 10 hour rotational roster

• 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

• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.

• 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

• Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Caroline Maffescioni, Clinical Nurse Manager, on (08) 9438 9493.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!

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.