Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Your role at St John of God Burwood

We are seeking applications for a Registered Nurse to join our John Grande Unit at Burwood on a permanent full-time basis.

Our hospital supports 95 beds that cater for patients with mental health and drug & alcohol disorders. This will be a night shift position working 38 hours per week .

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing care in keeping with the Registered Nurse classification, and assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day-to-day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients.

The Position

• Ensure patients receive the highest level of care and treatment in line with contemporary clinical nursing practice.
• Ensure confidentiality for patients and that their personal information is always maintained.
• Ensure hospital policies, procedures and standards are adhered to and demonstrated through work practices.
• Ensure all patients receive orientation to the Unit by establishing process that embraces the Mission, Vision and Values of the St John of God Health Services.
• Ensure patients’ rights are respected and that the patient is involved in all facets of their treatment.
• Maintain effective Quality Activity Programs measuring the care provided to our patients.
• Contribute to the development of new and current programs and practices in line with the changing needs of our patients.

The ideal candidate will possess clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Successful applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, have a valid national police check and working with children check.

Experience in Mental Health and/or Alcohol & Drug will be highly regarded.

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: $75,381 to $105,865 plus 12% Superannuation

• Permanent full-time, working 38 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

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Jacky Chu, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 9715 9200 9715 9200).

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

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.