Your role at St John of God Burwood Hospital
We are seeking applications for a Registered Nurse to join our John Grande Unit on a permanent full-time basis.
Working as Registered Nurse, you will assist in the planning, implementation & evaluation of the day to day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients. You will participate in mental health assessments, risk assessment and management, alcohol & drug assessments, history taking and developing nursing care plans.
The Position
Ensure patients receive the highest level of care and treatment in line with contemporary clinical nursing practice.
Ensure confidentiality for patients and that their personal information is maintained at all times.
Ensure hospital policies, procedures and standards are adhered to and demonstrated through work practices.
Ensure all patients receive orientation to the Unit by establishing process that embraces the Mission, Vision and Values of the St John of God Health Services
Ensure effective and proactive communication with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient care in the Unit.
Ensure that patient medical records are maintained adequately to facilitate efficient and effective patient care and meet legal requirements.
You will have experience working in mental health or a similar clinical setting, clear concise written & communication skills, demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and patient satisfaction and well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Successful applications will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field 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 you
Salary: $72,832 to $102,286 + 11.5% Superannuation
Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week
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
For all enquiries contact Jason Selby (DDON) or Jacky Chu, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 9715 9200.
Applications close: August 16th
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.