Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St 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 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 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 Berwick Hospital is a new state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive services and care for
Melbourne's rapidly growing south eastern communities. The hospital is well-equipped with surgical robots and cutting edge technologies.

Your role
We are excited to have you join our high complexity and acuity Medical Ward.

Your role as an experienced Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse will involve providing safe and compassionate clinical care, working collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

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.

Our 34 bed Medical unit incorporates a diverse case mix of patients, General medicine, Respiratory, Thoracic, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Palliative/End of Life care with transition of patients from ICU and CCU where necessary.

We currently have the below opportunities available

• Enrolled Nurse, permanent part-time 0.4 FTE contract
• Registered Nurse, fixed term part-time 0.6 FE contract (contract currently available until Sep 2026)
• Registered Nurse, permanent part-time 0.8 FTE contract

We have a variety of shifts available to suit your lifestyle

• Rotating shifts AM and PM, Monday through to Sunday
• AM 0700 to 1500hrs
• PM 1430 to 2230hrs

The Position:

• Assess plans, 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.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required and within the scope of nursing practice.
• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital.
• Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

We are seeking compassionate and committed Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to join our team. All applicants must hold current AHPRA registration relevant to their role and demonstrate a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a medical or oncological/ palliative care specialty.

Registered Nurses will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, sound knowledge of legislation and standards, and the ability to independently assess, plan, and manage complex care. RNs should have strong problem-solving skills, clinical judgement, and a commitment to leadership, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Enrolled Nurses will provide safe, effective care within their scope of practice under RN supervision. ENs should have relevant clinical experience, a solid understanding of hygiene, infection control, and manual handling, and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.

Both roles require excellent communication, a team-focused attitude, and a strong commitment to patient care and safety

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 Enrolled Nurse: $64,650 to $77,180, pro rata per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Salary Registered Nurse: $81,995 to $103,482 per annum, plus pro rata 12% superannuation
• 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
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

For enquiries contact Mandy Fidanza, Nurse Unit Manager, on 03 8784 5283

Applications will be considered from this pool for the next 6 months.

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes. Advertisement may close prior to listed date

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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