Registered Nurse - Palliative Care

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Palliative Care team at St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is a modern 145-bed private hospital located on the South West Health Campus, providing comprehensive healthcare services to communities across Bunbury, Collie, Busselton, Margaret River and the wider South West region of Western Australia. Supported by over 600 caregivers and a broad range of specialist services, including a dedicated 10-bed palliative care ward, the hospital is recognised for delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

This permanent part-time opportunity within the Palliative Care team offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while working in a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Adheres to and support hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Acts as the patient’s advocate and protects the rights of individuals.
• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
• Works within the scope of nursing practice –decision making framework.
• Ensures documentation reflects hospital standards and meets legal requirements.
• Communicates appropriate information to senior staff regarding customer and departmental issues.
• Maintains and develops clinical skills in order to manage patient health problems.
• Undertakes ongoing professional development, applies and shares knowledge and skills.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff.

The successful candidate will hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care that prioritises safety, satisfaction, and clinical excellence. You will demonstrate clinical experience in acute care - ideally within a palliative care enviornment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to prioritise and multitask to meet clinical demands, maintain a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, and consistently apply occupational health and safety principles to support a safe and healthy workplace for themselves and others.

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: $82,945 to $106,630 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time position, working 70 hours per 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 & 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
• Highly competitive salary and entitlements
• Collaborative leadership team
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Maeve OMalley, Clinical Nurse Manager on 0456 868 882.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date

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.