• Join Barwon Health during this exciting expansion and make a difference to our community
• Work with a passionate dynamic team who are committed to delivering great care
• Permanent Full Time 76 hours per fortnight – have a dream career and dream lifestyle

About the facility

Operating Services at Barwon Health consists of 14 Operating theatres and one endoscopy suite across three points of care; Main Theatre, Gretta Volum Centre & Building B. At Barwon Health we operate on an average of 22,000 procedures a year and across of vast array of surgical specialities; Cardiothoracic, Cardiology, ENT, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Vascular, Urology & Plastics.

Operating 24/7 with on call provisions, our Main Theatre suite provides high quality of care in a fast-paced environment for elective and emergency surgery management. 

Our mission is to provide high quality, safe care for the patients of Barwon health University hospital. Our dedication lies with providing positive outcomes to our community. We ensure this by practising the right equipment and resources are available to the right patient at the right time in the right place. We are dedicated to improving access and patient flow to provide a sustainable service that ensures high quality and access to all.

About the role 

Being the Associate Nurse Unit Manager of the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Scrub/Scout Nursing team at Barwon Health University Hospital Geelong means playing an integral role in an exciting, close knit and supportive group, within a very worthwhile and rewarding specialty. Living and working in Geelong provides many wonderful lifestyle opportunities with the beautiful Surf coast beaches and the city of Melbourne right on our doorstep.

In our Cardiac operating theatres, we strive to work collaboratively, with a key focus on team culture. We are proud to foster exceptional relationships between Nursing staff, Surgeons, specialised Cardiac Anaesthetists, and our Perfusion team. Our aim is to promote a supportive environment, to develop and diversify the skills of any new team member. We pride ourselves on our high level of knowledge and skills relating to cardiac procedures and the vital role of the scrub Nurse within our speciality. The cardiac environment can at times be intense; however, it is through this collaborative and supportive team environment that we excel in delivering best patient care and outcomes.

Perioperative nurse with Management and/or Postgraduate qualifications in the relevant area will be highly regarded.  You must have an excellent communication skills, are well organised and have good time management. 

 You will demonstrate the ability to:

• Deliver consumer centred care that meets best practice standards and in line with Barwon Health requirements
• Establish and maintain effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team so that patients receive quality ongoing care
• Facilitate service coordination where possible to ensure broader health and well-being issues are supported

About the culture

We are a friendly team who provide ourselves on our clinical skills, commitment and compassion for all. As a team, we are focused on providing the highest quality patient centred care in line with Barwon Health values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. “Our people caring for the community is what makes us great”

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Relocation and sponsorship support options
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.

• Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
• High standard of schooling options throughout the area
• A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website. 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy