Registered Nurse

About St John of God Geelong Hospital

Our 284-bed hospital provides a wide range of services, including maternity, cancer and cardiac care and a private Emergency Department open 7 days a week.

We offer a wide range of services, caring for inpatients, outpatients and day patients across a range of specialties.

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career and develop your specialist clinical skills?

St John of God Geelong Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses with at least two years’ recent acute medical or surgical nursing experience to undertake postgraduate study while gaining valuable clinical experience across Intensive Care, Coronary Care and Emergency Department settings.

In collaboration with Deakin University, the program provides the opportunity to undertake a Critical Care Post Graduate Course while working in a 12-month fixed-term, part-time position working 30 hours per week.

Depending on your area of interest and clinical placement, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence caring for patients requiring specialist and complex care, supported by experienced Clinical Educators and Senior Critical Care Nurses.

What the program offers

• Post Graduate Course with opportunities across Intensive Care, Coronary Care and Emergency Department
• 12-month fixed-term, part-time position, working 60 hours per fortnight
• Commencement from January or February 2027, depending on the stream
• Postgraduate study delivered in collaboration with Deakin University
• Supported clinical experience within a specialist critical care environment
• Guidance and support from experienced Clinical Educators and Senior Nurses
• Onsite competency assessments
• Interactive online tutorials and workshops
• Self-directed learning and assessments
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and continued employment
• The opportunity to further develop your clinical knowledge, skills and confidence caring for critically unwell and acutely unwell patients
• A strong foundation for a future career in ICU, CCU or ED nursing

The Position

As a Registered Nurse within our critical and acute care services, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care while developing your specialist clinical knowledge and skills.

You will:

• Provide direct patient care to achieve identified outcomes in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and Care Paths.
• Assist and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Develop your clinical knowledge and skills in the management of critically and acutely unwell patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a patient’s clinical condition.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for your own nursing practice in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical staff and colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in education, competency assessments and professional development activities associated with the postgraduate course.

About you

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Applicants should be Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of acute medical/surgical experience (ICU, HDU, or emergency experience is advantageous), alongside strong communication skills and commitment to evidence-based practice. 
• A strong interest in developing a career within Intensive Care, Coronary Care or Emergency Department.
• Previous experience in ICU, HDU, ED or coronary care will be highly regarded.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• The ability to identify, assess and respond to clinical problems effectively.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do. You will demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care and contribute to a culture of compassionate, safe and high-quality care.

The Benefits:

• A 12-month structured transition with dedicated clinical support, onsite competency assessments, and pathways for professional development and continued employment. 

• Salary: $85,480 to $107,881 (pro date for part time), plus12% superannuation
• Fixed part-time role, up to 60 hours a fortnight.
• 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
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries regarding the ICU Post Graduate Course contact Sharnie McAuliffe| Nurse Unit Manager 03 5226 1366.

For enquiries regarding the CCU Post Graduate Course contact Matt Deppeler| Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5226 8888

For enquires regarding Emergency Department Post Graduate Course contact Carla Jabornik| Operations Manager Emergency and Clinical Partners on 03 5226 8888

If suitable applicants are identified the advertisement may close prior to listed date.  Job applications close on 30th October 2026

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.