Broaden Your Horizons

Align your life and career with us at Barwon Health in Geelong, Australia.

Join the Nursing Team at Barwon Health as Registered or Enrolled Nurse in the Casual Bank

Talk to us about your career aspirations!

• Applicants that apply for this position will be considered for the Casual Bank managed by our Central Resource Unit.
• This position allows you to gain experience across a range of specialty areas.
• Self-rostering to allow for work life balance
• Dedicated Clinical Educators available to all Permanent Pool staff
• Work in a supported inclusive environment that promotes career progression.
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Meet managers and staff from across the organisation, great opportunity to meet people and build relationships

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.

 About the role

The Central Resource Unit (CRU) provide staffing resources twenty four hours a day seven days a week across the clinical units of Barwon Health by utilising nursing and support staff to cover planned and emergent shortfalls within the service.

• We are seeking Nurses with Acute Medical, Surgical, Specialty area, Mental Health, Aged care or Sub-acute experience. Applicants should have;
• Minimum 12 months of experience
• Value patient centred care.

Working in casual bank allows staff;

• Try a range of areas and gain valuable experience
• Be supported ensure you succeed in this role from our dedicated education team.
• Meet managers and other staff across the organisation whilst enjoying variety in your work.

The Casual Nursing Bank Nurses have the opportunity to work across a variety of different areas and specialties including;

 Medical Specialties: General Medical, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Renal, Acute Neuroscience, Respiratory, RAPU Rapid Assessment Planning Unit, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Paediatrics and Special Care Nursery, Intensive Care, Emergency Department

Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Urology, Colorectal, ENT, Plastics, Vascular, Oral/Maxillofacial, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Medical rehab, Ortho Rehab

Sub-Acute and Aged Care: Mckellar Centre, Alan David lodge, Percy Baxter Lodge, In-patient Rehab Centre, Dementia and Psychiatric Care

Mental Health: Acute Mental Health, Mckellar Mental health and Wellbeing unit

What we offer

• Relocation and sponsorship support options available for suitable interstate and international candidates
• Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD, we also offer an easier commute from the western suburbs of Melbourne, rather than travelling across the city

• Flexible working arrangements – speak to us about hours days  shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
• Ability to take leave without pay and purchase additional leave
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits!
  • Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments
  • Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

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. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

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.

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