Clinical Nurse

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

St John of God Bunbury is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the Comprehensive Cancer Centre to cover parental leave.

In this role, you will provide leadership in the daily operations of the oncology unit. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care, supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) with supervisory and management functions, and ensuring all unit activities comply with relevant legislation, as well as the operational objectives of the Nursing Division.

The role is offered on either a Casual basis or on a 12-month fixed term part-time basis offering 60.8 hours per fortnight.

The Position:

• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within wards and with other departments.

• Communicates appropriate information to senior staff regarding customer and departmental issues.

• Ensures documentation reflects hospital standards and meets legal requirements.

• Ensures relationships with all customers are conducive to a harmonious working environment.

• Maintains links with external agencies as required.

• Maintains and develops clinical skills in order to manage patient health problems.

• Undertakes ongoing professional development, applies and shares knowledge and skill.

To be successful in this role, you must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and recent acute clinical practice in oncology is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will have well-developed communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, as well as a strong commitment to quality improvement. You will demonstrate proven leadership capability and be confident in the use of computer information systems.

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: $104,903 to $110,954 per annum (pro-rata), plus 12% superannuation

• 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

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• Opportunities for post-graduate course support

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

• On-site subsidised parking

• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (WA)

For enquiries contact Helen Barry, Clinical Nurse Manager, Oncology, on

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

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.