Position Summary
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Broaden Your Horizons
Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia
Make the transition to Community Nursing.
This rewarding career and growth area of nursing offers autonomy, variety, set-rosters and work/life balance based in the Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine regions. Become part of a culture driven organisation and service that is guided by our organisational values and committed to ensuring a high level of consumer centred care is delivered to our clients.
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Community Nursing service on a temporary part-time basis (68hrs per fortnight) - Ending March 2023.
About the role
All nurses are supported clinically and professionally with:
- An extensive structured orientation and on-boarding period based around your individual needs.
- An assigned experienced preceptor/mentor.
- A Community Nurse educator / Nurse Unit Manager
- Ongoing education and professional development
- Community Nurses provide 24 hour in home nursing care in the Geelong region working in close partnership with our hospitals, allied health professionals, general practitioners and community organisations to support clients in their home environment.
Be responsible for client assessment and care planning for a diverse range of clients whilst delivering clinical care including:
- Comprehensive client assessments
- Acute and chronic wound assessment and management
- Diabetes education and monitoring
- Continence management
- Hospital in the Home service
- Post-acute care service
- Support and care of the terminally ill (in home palliative care).
In this role you will be rostered to a 4 week rotating roster which includes weekend shifts and afternoons:
- Day shift: 0730 – 1600hrs
- Afternoon shift: 1300 -2130hrs
All shifts commence and finish at your assigned Community Health Centre. Vehicles, phones and personal duress alarms are provided for use during your shift
3+ years of acute nursing skills and experience is desirable. This position requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to ongoing professional development. The successful applicant will have sound critical thinking skills and behaviours that align with the Barwon Health values.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Relocation and sponsorship support options
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
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.
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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.
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