Enrolled & Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region.  Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education centre.

About the role

As an experienced Paediatric Registered Nurse you will provide a high standard of patient care, act as a clinical resource and effectively manage resources to deliver quality patient outcomes in all areas of Paediatrics.  You will provide care from admission through to recovery, working with our experienced and dedicated team of paediatric surgeons.  As an Enrolled Nurse, you will be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. 

Casual positions are currently available.  Applications will continue to be considered for all positions as they become available over the next four months across all SJG Hospitals and Services. 

Key responsibilities

The Enrolled Nurse Position

• Function within legal and registration constraints in relation to enrolled nursing practice.

• Maintain and develop clinical skills in order to deliver patient care 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 protect the rights of individuals.

• Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning, where applicable or as required.

• Participate in quality improvement activities.

• Demonstrate a courteous manner to internal and external customers.

The Registered Nurse Position

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.

• Promote and contribute to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the department and within the hospital.

• Provide patient education and act as a resource where appropriate.

• Support and supervise staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.

• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

Your skills and experience

You will have demonstrated strong leadership ability, working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment with well-developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.  You will liaise with Surgeons, Reps and have strong organizational skills to order loan equipment required for surgeries in a timely manner.

To succeed you will hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and relevant post graduate qualifications. 

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

• Enrolled Nurse Salary: $72,637 to $94,929 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

• Enrolled Nurse Casual Rate: $45.80 to $59.85 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

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

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

• Casual 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

• 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 CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. 

For enquiries contact Angela De Nardi, Nurse Unit Manager, on (08) •••• •919.

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

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.