Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Wards

Your position at St John of God Geelong Hospital We are currently seeking an Enrolled Nurse on a part time basis working 30 hours per week on our 30 bed Orthopaedic and Urology Surgical Ward. The Enrolled Nurse, as a member of a multidisciplinary nursing team, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Enrolled Nurse delivers quality evidence-based nursing care within their scope of practice. The Position

• Works in consultation and co-operation with other care team members to provide care according to the physical and emotional needs of the patient and their families.
• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day to day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients.
• Participate in patient assessments, including mental health, risk assessment and management, history taking and developing comprehensive nursing care plans. Ensuring risks are documented and appropriate interventions, referrals are facilitated.
• Administer medication within scope of the Enrolled Nurse classification and in accordance with statutory and organisational guidelines under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Advise and educate patients regarding treatment and recovery in relevant specialty.
• Utilise and promote reflective practice models, such as Clinical Supervision to promote best practice, heighten awareness and development of self and colleagues.
• Utilise appropriate de-escalation skills to prevent aggressive behaviour.
• Responsibly and effectively manage resources used in the provision of health care.
• Observe record and report to the Nurse Unit Manager / Team Leader/ Registered Nurse or relevant supervisor.
• Recognise the rights of all patients under our care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of the health management of patients for professional clinical and legal purposes.
• Be competent under supervision in the management of medical emergencies, physical assessment and crisis intervention.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse and demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. To succeed you will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to identify and solve problems. In addition, you will demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. The Benefits:

• Salary $64,650 to $77,180 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part time position available working 30 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 and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries, contact Lucy Jennings, Nurse Unit Manager on 0429 126 851 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. 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.