St John of God Berwick Hospital is a bustling hub of activity located in the heart of leafy Berwick. With a proud history of providing care to the community, the hospital is trusted among locals for pioneering health care in this region for more than 110 years.
Careers at St John of God Berwick Hospital
The wide range of clinical services offered at St John of God Berwick Hospital allows for a variety of career opportunities in nursing, midwifery, allied health and other areas.
To accommodate one of Melbourne’s fastest growing communities, the hospital relocated to a brand new purpose-built facility with expanded services in 2018. Our hospital continues to grow and expand along with our highly skilled team of caregivers.
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Employee benefits at St John of God Berwick Hospital
St John of God Berwick Hospital is situated centrally within Berwick’s health and education precinct, within walking distance to public transport.
Caregivers have access to subsided, undercover parking and the ability to order low cost chef-designed meals from the hospital kitchen, with payment deducted directly from their wages. There is also a café onsite where barista coffee and gourmet meals can be purchased. Hospital-wide luncheons that commemorate special events from sporting and culture to faith and fun are a regular occurrence throughout the year.
Living and working in South East Melbourne
If you are moving to Berwick you will have the opportunity to experience all the wonders of Melbourne’s south east, with the city’s CBD, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, and the lush Dandenong Ranges all within an hour’s drive.
Residents have easy access to the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s renowned food and wine region and a host of outdoor activities such as hiking, paddle boarding, wildlife spotting and mountain biking at Lysterfield Park.
For people wanting to take advantage of Melbourne’s cooler climate, day trips to the snow are also possible during winter. You can also get up close and personal with Australia’s fairy penguins at Phillip Island.
Volunteering at St John of God Berwick Hospital
St John of God Berwick Hospital has an extremely supportive community, and our volunteers hold an important role within it.
We have more than 100 volunteers who support our 3 hospitals located in south east Melbourne, with many generously supporting our caregivers and visitors for several years.
Volunteers may choose from a variety of roles including:
- Meet and greet
- ward based duties
- patient-facing duties in departments
- administration support and more.
All our volunteers will undergo thorough training prior to starting with us and will be led by our Volunteer Coordinator who will provide support, communication and guidance to you.
Volunteer requirements
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
- Support St John of God Health Care’s culture, Mission and Values.
- Participate in all relevant induction and ongoing training programs.
- Be able to provide a working with children’s check and a police check.
Essential volunteer requirements
Please see what we are looking for from a volunteer below:
- over 18 years of age
- friendly, helpful and mature
- have the time to commit at least 12 months to a volunteering role with ongoing reliable attendance
- be willing to complete a short generic healthcare related training module online
- be prepared to undergo a National Police check and agree to hospital policies and procedures.
Get in touch
If you would like to register your interest or learn more, email [email protected]