Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

We are seeking applications for Registered Nurses and Midwives to join our Midwifery & Surgical Ward on a permanent or casual basis.

Our Ward comprises of 21 beds across a mix of Maternity and Gynaecological cases. We experience approximately 500 births a year and we are equipped with, 3 birth suites and a Special Care Nursery that cares for premature and unwell infants to 32 weeks gestation.

We are looking for Midwives/Registered Nurses who can work across shifts across Monday to Sunday, part-time options available.

The Position

The midwife is responsible for providing the necessary care to meet the identified needs of a patient on the ante and post natal ward and general ward allocated to his/her care.
Interview and examine the patient, document the assessment findings.
Whilst promoting an environment of confidence, confidentiality and respect, identify through discussion with the patient, family and relevant others, actual and potential problems.
Assess and document the anticipated needs of the pregnant woman and family during and following hospitalisation.
Perform the planned nursing care, setting priorities and reestablishing priorities in changing circumstances.
Routinely review the results of diagnostic procedures and investigations.
Systematically evaluate and document the outcomes of nursing/medical interventions and report significant findings promptly.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife, have well developed analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact on the practice of nursing.

To succeed you will demonstrate a minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience in a Maternity and/or NICU specialty.

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: $79,535 to $100,984 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Casual hourly rate: $50.15 to $63.68 (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
Permanent or casual positions available
We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual
Discounts on hospital services and health insurance
Additional professional development
Sponsorship can be considered for suittable applicants

For enquiries contact Erica Ferguson, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5320 2817.

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.

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

St John of God Health Care

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