Broaden Your Horizons

Line up your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Victoria, Australia

• Permanent part time hours - 30.40 hrs per week
• Join a team embarking on a journey to achieve excellence in care delivery, culture and improvement
• Enhance your career with Victoria's leading regional health service 

About the facility 

Barwon Health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is one of Victoria’s largest regional health services with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.

About the role 

In collaboration with the Director of Endoscopy, this new position facilitates independent face-to-face and/or Telehealth assessment of selected low risk patients, based on pre-defined strict criteria, who require endoscopic assessment (screening, surveillance, or diagnostic). As part of comprehensive patient review, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will ensure that patients understand the role of endoscopy including benefits, potential risks, and complications as well as alternatives, and to provide education and information to patients in a timely manner prior to their scheduled endoscopy. The successful candidates are required to undertake training and competency assessment under the direction of the Director of Endoscopy. 

Key Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• A minimum of three years’ experience within gastroenterology, endoscopy or colorectal surgical nursing
• Knowledge of current clinical issues & challenges in endoscopy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and clinical skills.
• Member of an appropriate professional association
• Post graduate qualification in the relevant speciality
• Participation in clinical research and audit
• A sound understanding of information technology including clinical systems and risk management reporting, and as required for the role and/or department.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details relating to the duties and essential selection criteria for this position.

About the culture

The endoscopy and gastroenterology teams are an enthusiastic and energetic group who work cohesively together to provide the highest quality patient-centred care.  They promote positive, respectful relationships and strong working partnerships.

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

Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city, located one hour’s drive of the capital city, Melbourne. Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. We are known for our big city feel without the congestion and traffic, our stunning coastline, diverse nightlife and food culture. Living here allows you to spend more time doing the things you love like enjoying our sporting facilities, shopping, café precincts, lakes, river walks, wineries, and pristine beaches all within arm’s reach across Geelong. You can also have the option of living Inner City, Coastal, Suburban or Rural.

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 at Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy. You will be required to upload your Immunisation History with evidence of your recent influenza vaccination received post March 2022 in the application process.