St John of God Midland Public Hospital

St John of God Midland Public Hospital features 367 beds offering state-of-the-art facilities that support expanded, high-quality healthcare services where Public patients can access a comprehensive range of hospital services and receive exceptional care, all free of charge.

About the role

Opportunities exist for experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses to join the team at St John of God Midland Public Hospital. The new 56-bed Mental Health Unit comprises three wards:

·       25-bed adult mental health ward 

·       16-bed older adult mental health ward 

·       15-bed secure ward

Whilst providing multidisciplinary care to all patients based on an individualised care model, the unit also maintains strong links with community mental health services, other primary health care providers and social services to ensure patients receive ongoing care after leaving hospital.

As a suitably qualified Enrolled Nurse (EN) or Registered Nurse (RN), you will join our Adult Mental Health Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in a collaborative environment while providing high-quality care to our older adult patients.  As a valued member of our friendly and approachable team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a safe, effective, and compassionate manner.

As part of our experienced and multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality nursing care that promotes recovery, wellbeing, dignity, and independence. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working alongside passionate healthcare professionals who are committed to achieving positive outcomes for patients and their families.

We currently have permanent part-time and casual positions available, working up to 70 hours per fortnight.  Positions will be offered to suitable applicants available to work a 7-hour shift roster across Monday to Sunday.

Applications will be considered for future positions as they arise over the next six months.

You will hold registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse, with recent experience in mental health. You will demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development. 

Above all, patients 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
• Registered Nurse Salary: $82,945 to $106,630 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time positions
• Permanent and fixed term (12 months) part-time positions available
• Casual positions
• 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.  Please include your areas of expertise, preferred departments and availability in your cover letter.

For enquires please contact Maria Burton, Clinical Nurse Manager, on (08) 9462 4783.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date. 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.