Enrolled Nurse

Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

As a as a member of a multidisciplinary nursing team, you will participate 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.

Make a move and join our dedicated and supportive team in a Medical Rehabilitation ward, up to 42 beds, Acute and Rehabilitation experience would be highly would be desirable but not essential seeking keen reliable ENs to join our team, providing nursing care to both Medical and Rehabilitation patients. Working under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. (RN)

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.

You will have a current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines with an Administration of Medication Scope of up to four routes or, or an NMBA approved Diploma of Nursing as an Enrolled Nurse

To succeed you will have to demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills required to assess, plan,

implement and evaluate patient care. And you will have an understanding of and ability to apply occupational health and safety principles to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits:

• Casual role avaliable

• 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

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team

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.