Clinical Nurse - Paediatrics - Murdoch

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Join our dedicated team on our St Michael’s Ward as an experienced Paediatric Registered Nurse, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families every day.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver exceptional, family-centred care throughout every stage of the patient journey, from admission through to recovery. Working alongside our highly skilled and supportive team of paediatric surgeons and multidisciplinary clinicians, you'll play a vital role in achieving outstanding patient outcomes.

As a trusted clinical resource, you will bring your expertise to the bedside, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture. You'll also effectively manage clinical resources, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care across all areas of Paediatrics.

The position will be offered on a permanent part-time basis working 20 hours per week.

If you're passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a dynamic and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Position

• Supervise nursing practice and take responsibility for standard of nursing care delivered.

• Act as a clinical resource, maintain and develop clinical skills relevant to area of practice.

• Initiate review and coordinate care of patients with complex health problems.

• Serve as a patient advocate, protecting the rights and safety of patients at all times.

• Evaluate the quality of nursing practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

• Ensure the correct use and care of all hospital equipment by self and colleagues.

• Actively contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures in area of specialty.

• Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and legal requirements.

• Deputise for the Nurse Manager as required.

• Prioritise departmental workloads using resources appropriately and cost effectively.

• Participate in and takes responsibility for the education of other caregivers by conducting formal and informal teaching sessions.

• Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing specific departmental orientation programs with Nurse Manager, act as a preceptor as required.

• Organise own work and assist colleagues to complete all care duties by end of shift.

• Supervise the practice of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

• Assist the Nurse Manager with the submission of annual capital budget and business plans relevant to the Department.

• Review products and equipment and provide documentation and education on evaluation.

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. 

A post graduate certificate in Paediatric Nursing will be highly regarded. Minimum 3 years' experience in a paediatric hospital setting is preferred.

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: $109,599 to $115,681 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation

• A permanent, part-time position, working 20 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 & 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 current 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) 9438 9000.

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.