Position Details


Reference Number 144404
Position Title Registered Nurse - Grade 3 (Elective Surgery Access Unit)
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Surgery & Perioperative
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 66
Position Summary
  • Intellectually challenging position managing complex patients and their needs
  • Permanent part time – 66 hours per fortnight
  • Very satisfying career providing holistic patient focused care

About the facility

Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. With the exception of neurosurgery and transplantation, virtually all other specialties are available through University Hospital, Geelong.

The Operating Suite comprises ten operating rooms, 2 day stay Theatres and 1 Endoscopy Suite conducting a wide range of surgery. The Gretta Volum Day Stay Centre comprises two operating rooms and one endoscopy room

About the role

University Hospital in Geelong is seeking a dedicated Grade 3 registered Nurse to provide high quality professional, patient centred care, act as one point of contact for preadmission and promote and maintain patient data integrity. In this role you will lead and manage change in line with the values of the Service and work with a multi-disciplinary team managing elective surgical patients from referral for surgery, pre-op work up, admission for surgery to discharge planning. You will enjoy close collaboration with the surgeons and the GP's to provide patient focused care and be able to work autonomously within a supportive environment.

About the culture

We are a fun, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team who works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team are focussed on quality patient centred care. No day is the same; we are a team that embrace's change and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional Development
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club
  • Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan

Apply today to enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Degree level qualification with a recognised educational institution in Nursing (or other if required)
Essential: Registration with AHPRA
Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma in Critical care, Emergency or Perioperative Nursing
Desirable: Understanding of the Department of Health Elective Surgery Access Policy
Desirable: Understanding of Elective Surgery Waiting List management
Desirable: Extensive surgical nursing experience
Contact Person Linda Denny 
Contact Person Job Title Nurse Unit Manager Elective Surgery Access Unit 
Contact Number 0429 023 222 
Contact Email lindad@barwonhealth.org.au 
Closing Date 20/04/2016
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.